Hundreds gathered at the state capital in Trenton Saturday in protest of the war in Iraq.

This weekend marks the third anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Anti-war groups Ceasefire, Mothers Against Violence and Coalition for Peace Action made up the protesters at the capital. They hope that uniting as one will get the White House's attention. Participants say the combined rally also helped re-energize their efforts and gave them hope.

The Trenton rally was one of many across the U.S.