(Photos) Robert De Niro, Cher and other stars lead thousands in NYC Trump protest

 Thousands of  Anti-Trump protesters President-elect's backyard  on the eve of his inauguration .

Joined by celebrities, government leaders and union organizers, angry protesters flooded Columbus Circle, Broadway and several blocks of Central Park West.Singer and actress Cher, who told the crowd she has lived through 12 Presidents, said protesters have to use their anger for good.

“The power of the people is bigger than those a-----es in Washington,” Cher said. “I tried not to have a potty mouth but that’s just me. You can change this. I promise.”

Demonstrators, led by filmmaker Michael Moore, Mark Ruffalo, Robert De Niro and Sally Field, crowded in front of Trump International Hotel and Tower to speak about a variety of issues including health care, labor rights, climate change and protection for immigrants, lesbians and gays.