NEW YORK — Thousands of protesters dissatisfied by Donald Trump’s stunning victory took to city streets on Wednesday, from New York to Seattle.

In Manhattan, thousands converged on Union Square in a light rain and prepared to march uptown to the president-elect’s home at Trump Tower. Protesters hoisted signs like “Bad Hombre” and “Not My President,” and anti-Trump chants echoed through the crowd. Police made several arrests.

Any number of colorful chants at Union Square tonight pic.twitter.com/WfeMCWaulE — Andy Campbell (@AndyBCampbell) November 9, 2016

Jackie Smith, 53, of Staten Island, said she was blindsided by the election outcome.

“There’s a lot of blame to go around, but I blame myself,” said Smith. “Instead of laughing at Trump, I should have been out protesting.”

Documentary filmmaker Michael Moore, who attended the rally, told The Huffington Post that protesters must not falter in their opposition to Trump.

“We had all those big protests before the Iraq War and once the war started, everyone stopped protesting,” Moore said. “This time, we keep it up and we don’t stop till he’s out of there.”

Michael Moore happened upon the protest tonight, calling for resistance and agitation. pic.twitter.com/LFiGaO1wfy — Andy Campbell (@AndyBCampbell) November 10, 2016

Trump’s derogatory comments and allegations that he has sexually assaulted women loomed large for Emily Rems, managing editor of Bust magazine. She carried a sign that read “Don’t Grab My Pussy,” referencing vulgar comments Trump made in a 2005 video published by The Washington Post in October.

“We’re pissed as hell that Donald Trump won this election,” Rems said. “Women should have equal rights in this society, and we don’t want Roe v Wade overturned.”

Trump said in an interview with MSNBC’s Chris Matthews in March that “there has to be some form of punishment” for women who have abortions.

And now the arrests begin. pic.twitter.com/y2y4CKPC6M — Sebastian Murdock (@SebastianMurdoc) November 10, 2016

The prospect of Trump following through on promised anti-immigration policies worried Carmen Candelario, 23, who said she moved to the U.S. legally from the Dominican Republic.

“I already knew I was fighting against a lot of hate just because of my background and skin color,” Candelario said. “The dream to move forward as a community is now gone.”

Andy Campbell/The Huffington Post Protesters in Manhattans Union Square on Nov 9 rallied against Donald Trumps election.

Daisy Skelton, 22, of Manhattan, tried to grapple with Trump’s victory.

“This election is unacceptable,” said Skelton. “I’ve been crying, and my friend said to me, ‘Optimism is the only way.’”

Socialist Alternative, NYC, the group that organized the anti-Trump march, heaped criticism on the Democratic Party.

“The Democratic Party has proven they are incapable of stopping Trump,” Socialist Alternative, NYC, said in a Facebook message announcing the protest. “The Democratic Party has failed. This is the result of the Democratic Party leadership backing Hillary Clinton instead of Bernie Sanders. It is time to build a new party of the 99%.”

Thousands of protestors now at Trump Tower pic.twitter.com/Ck9NmO9qMH — Sebastian Murdock (@SebastianMurdoc) November 10, 2016

Protests and prayer vigils were held at other locations around New York City.

At the Columbus Circle protest. pic.twitter.com/246jMvrb59 — Tiara Chiaramonte (@tiarachiara42) November 9, 2016

In Austin, Texas, students from the University of Texas demonstrated on campus, then marched downtown. About 400 people blocked traffic on city bridges, but remained peaceful, according to the Austin American-Statesman.

Similar protests erupted in Los Angeles, Portland, Oregon, and Washington, D.C., shortly after Hillary Clinton conceded defeat early Wednesday.

In California, Berkeley and Oakland authorities reported some disruption as well. About 250 people took to the streets and caused “vandalism on multiple businesses,” according to Oakland police. Small fires were set in city streets as marchers reached downtown Oakland.

It's a dumpster fire on Broadway from 20th to 14th in #Oakland. Anti-Trump protest pic.twitter.com/ngwSUQs1hp — David DeBolt (@daviddebolt) November 9, 2016

In Seattle, dozens of students at West Seattle High walked out of class, and hundreds of residents took to the streets in protest of the election results, the Seattle Times reported.

Kshama Sawant, a socialist Seattle City council member, called on protesters to “shut down” Trump’s inauguration ceremony, KIRO 7 reported.

And in Chicago, protesters gathered outside Trump Tower before taking to the streets, according to the Chicago Tribune.

”The next four years are going to be hard for all of us, but this is an unprecedented chance for all of us to fight as one,” Jonathan Lovitz, a senior vice president of the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, told NBC News. “Think of the possibilities when all minorities stand together.”

Andrew Kelly / Reuters Demonstrators burn the U.S. flag outside Trump Tower during a march against President-elect Donald Trump in Manhattan, New York, U.S. November 9, 2016. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

Amanda ChoyHuffington Post People protest Donald Trumps presidency in New York City on Nov 9 2016

Andy CampbellThe Huffington Post Protesters, many carrying signs, march against President-elect Donald Trump in Manhattan, New York.

Amanda ChoyHuffington Post People hold signs during a protest against a Trump presidency in New York City

Andy CampbellThe Huffington Post Protesters in Manhattan, New York.

Andy CampbellThe Huffington Post Protesters take to the streets of Manhattan, New York.

Bria Webb / Reuters The Empire State Building is seen in the background as demonstrators take part in a protest march against President-elect Donald Trump in Manhattan, New York, U.S. November 9, 2016. REUTERS/Bria Webb

Amanda ChoyHuffington Post People protest in New York City on November 9 2016

Eduardo Munoz / Reuters Protesters reach Trump Tower as they march against Republican president-elect president Donald Trump in the neighborhood of Manhattan in New York, U.S., November 09, 2016. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

Eduardo Munoz / Reuters Protesters reach Trump Tower as they march against Republican president-elect Donald Trump in the neighborhood of Manhattan in New York, U.S., November 9, 2016. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

Drew Angerer via Getty Images Hundreds of anti-Donald Trump protestors march on 6th Avenue on their way to Trump Tower, November 9, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Drew Angerer via Getty Images Protestors rally against Donald Trump in Union Square, November 9, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Karen Ducey via Getty Images Emma Esselstyn (C), a student at the University of Washington, joins thousands of protesters marching down 2nd Avenue on November 9, 2016 in Seattle. Demonstrations in multiple cities around the country were held the day after Donald Trump's upset win in the U.S. presidential election. (Photo by Karen Ducey/Getty Images)

Boston Globe via Getty Images Demonstrators gather to rally against Donald Trump as president-elect at the Parkman Bandstand in Boston Common in Boston on Nov. 9, 2016. (Photo by John Blanding/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Mark Makela / Reuters Robin Costroff, 28, protests with demonstrators against Republican Donald Trump's victory in Tuesday's U.S. presidential election in Philadelphia, November 9, 2016. REUTERS/Mark Makela

Noah Berger / Reuters Police detain a protester marching against President-elect Donald Trump in Oakland, California, U.S., November 9, 2016. REUTERS/Noah Berger

David Becker / Reuters Demonstrators carry placards in protest against the election of Republican Donald Trump as president of the United States, near the Trump International Hotel & Tower in Las Vegas, U.S. Nov. 9, 2016. REUTERS/David Becker

Amanda ChoyHuffington Post A person holds up a peace sign during protests in New York City