Dayton, Ohio The KKK rally is outnumbered by hundreds of counter-protesters today

Hundreds of counter-demonstrators protested against about nine participants at a rally planned by a group affiliated with the Ku Klu Klan in Dayton, Ohio on Saturday, the WHIO report said. Dayton Police Chief Richard Biehl told the CBS affiliate in Dayton that he was "very satisfied" with the security, noting that no one had been arrested or arrested. injured.

"It was clearly a security challenge for our city and our community," Biehl said.

The nine members of the Honorable Sacred Knights of Indiana spoke little and when they tried to communicate, counter-protesters made sure they were not heard, according to the WHIO report. All members except one wore masks.

City officials estimated that about 500 to 600 people had gathered around Courthouse Square during the rally. The news was broadcast nationally earlier this week about the rally planned by the Honorable Sacred Knights of Indiana, which was licensed last month for this event.

More than 200 people attended a NAACP-sponsored "Love" event in downtown Dayton, WHIO officials said.

Mayor Nan Whaley congratulated those present at the counter-demonstration "to celebrate what is Dayton".

"We are united against hate," said Whaley. "We are a community that, no matter who loves you, where you come from or what you believe, you are welcome to Dayton."