Chants, Unity, Clashes In NJ George Floyd Protests (UPDATED)

NEW JERSEY – There were chants, and there were clashes. But there was also unity in New Jersey's George Floyd protests this week, a showing that drew widespread praise even as several incidents still caused fear and alarm.

More protests were planned for Saturday and Sunday as New Jersey continued to show its outrage toward what happened to Floyd in Minneapolis last month, when he was placed in a chokehold and later died.

Here's where they are/were scheduled:

• Belleville: 1 p.m.
• Englewood: 9:30 a.m.
• Jersey City: 4 p.m.
• Keyport: 1 p.m.
• Lakewood: 3 p.m.
• Manahawkin, LBI: 10 a.m.
• Nutley: Sunday, 11:30 a.m.
• Wayne: 2 p.m.

Perhaps there was no event that elicited such a wide range of emotions than the protest in Asbury Park on Monday. Marchers chanted "take a knee" then cheered and hugged police officers after they actually did.

But later, one person was arrested after throwing a metal object at a police officer. A reporter was arrested and three cops were hurt. Much of it was captured on video. Read more: WATCH: Chants, Unity, Clashes In Asbury Park George Floyd Protest

And it was all happening amid the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic as the numbers of cases and deaths continued to rise: Read more: NJ Coronavirus, Reopen Updates: Here's What You Need To Know

Overall, however, police reported few incidents as marchers peacefully protested in Hoboken, Teaneck, Paterson, Toms River, Ocean City and elsewhere. Here is what happened:

• Hoboken: More than a thousand protestors brought signs and megaphones to a rally in Hoboken Friday afternoon to promote racial equality and protest the death of George Floyd. Read more: Hoboken Protest For George Floyd: PHOTOS
• Teneck: Demonstrators in Teaneck gathered to march and protest the death of George Floyd, while remembering one of their own. Read more: Teaneck Remembers Phillip Pannell, Marches For George Floyd
• Toms River: Law enforcement joined a couple hundred demonstrators and marched to the Ocean County Courthouse chanting George Floyd's name. Read more: Toms River Police March With George Floyd Protesters
• Ocean City: Hundreds walked across the Ninth Street Bridge and protested in Ocean City against police brutality and systemic racism. Read more: March, Peaceful Protest For George Floyd In Ocean City
• Moorestown: A peaceful crowd of about 300 people marched down Main Street in Moorestown Tuesday after George Floyd's death. Read more: Peaceful Protest In Moorestown Honors George Floyd
• Princeton: The Coalition for Peace Action is planning to host a peaceful protest on Tuesday night in Princeton. Read more: Peaceful Protest Planned In Princeton Tuesday
• Paterson: Paterson protesters gathered at the Free Public Library for a "solidarity rally" in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd. Read more: Paterson Remembers Jameek Lowery, George Floyd
• Keansburg: In the hours before the expected 6 p.m. gathering on the Baywalk, Keansburg police and leaders will stand in solidarity with protesters. An 8 p.m. curfew was imposed. Read more: Keansburg Implements 8 P.M. Curfew Ahead Of Protest Tuesday
• Jersey City: Protesters are gathered at Jersey City City Hall and will then march to Newark Avenue, they say. A larger crowd is expected at 6 p.m. Read more: Hundreds Of Protesters Gather At Jersey City City Hall Tuesday
• Caldwell, West Caldwell: A protest over the killing of George Floyd is being organized for Tuesday evening in the Caldwells. Read more: George Floyd Protest: March In Caldwell, West Caldwell