People took to the streets of several major US cities on Saturday, marching to express their support for the Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders. But, as some suggested, the East Coast blizzard stole the attention.

I get that a shitload of snow is compelling, but the media coverage on #MarchforBernie is nearly nonexistent. We were pretty loud today. We'll just have to be louder next time. #BernieSanders #pdx A photo posted by Josh Lunden (@joshlunden) on Jan 23, 2016 at 10:26pm PST

Some good signs at the #MarchForBernie today 🔥🔥🔥 A photo posted by Shaun Hoffman (@shaunsomething) on Jan 23, 2016 at 1:35pm PST

☃❄️🌬 #marchforbernie #berntheblizzard A photo posted by Carla B (@carlabrdries) on Jan 23, 2016 at 2:15pm PST

While action group US Uncut reported on the event as "the first-ever nationwide march for a presidential candidate," rallies across the country incurred little attention from the mainstream media, participants claimed.

Saying that the coverage was "nearly nonexistent," Sanders' supporters took to social media, sharing images of "pretty loud" crowds in different US cities.

We had a great turnout at the Portland #MarchForBernie today! The revolution will be Tweeted, Liked, and shared! pic.twitter.com/JPdwuOY6nE — OregonLatinoVeteran (@OregonLatinoVet) January 24, 2016

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Chicago #MarchforBernie ☺ #feelthebern #berniesanders #wearebernie A photo posted by alisa (@alisalovesbernie) on Jan 23, 2016 at 7:35pm PST

One of the biggest crowds gathered in Chicago, with thousands of others who support the Democratic Party contender for the presidential nomination marching in Massachusetts, New York, California, Louisiana, Michigan, Texas and other states. Supporters in at least 35 cities took the streets, US Uncut reported.

More Marching #bernie2016 #feelthebern #berniesanders #marchforbernie #marchforberniechicago A photo posted by Dan Milam (@danreedmilam) on Jan 23, 2016 at 3:23pm PST

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In the rain ... #marchforbernie #feelthebern #solidarity #revolution #Nikon #uw #berniesanders A photo posted by Rick Barry (@brokenshade) on Jan 23, 2016 at 6:50pm PST

I'm so proud of my city for showing up on a 20 degree morning to support our guy. When we stand together, we will always win. 💛🔥#MarchforBernie #Bernie2016 A photo posted by Claire Crowley (@clairecrowley) on Jan 23, 2016 at 2:47pm PST

Saturday’s rallies were part of the Vermont independent senator's campaign ahead of the Iowa caucuses, where according to recent polls, Sanders leads his rival – the former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

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