SWAMPSCOTT — Dozens of protesters gathered near Gov. Charlie Baker's Swampscott home to push for a reopening of the economy and an end to the restrictions imposed because of the coronavirus outbreak.

The demonstration, which was organized by Super Happy Fun America and Liberty Rally on Boston City Hall, started at about 2 p.m.

The group stood at the intersection of Monument Avenue and Elmwood Road, which is approximately 240 feet from Baker's house on Monument Avenue.

"The people will not be terrified into giving up their freedom in exchange for a faux security," reads a description about the event on Facebook. "The politicians, bureaucrats, and media remain gainfully employed while they callously dismiss concerns about the impact their decisions have upon our jobs, wages, and well-being. Our campaign will continue until the governor and his minions let the people get back to work."

In anticipation of a large rally, the Swampscott Police Department closed Monument Avenue to vehicle traffic from Burrill Street to Walker Road at noon. Police said pedestrian access between Elmwood Road and Walker Road would also be restricted during this time.

Police also asked those who attend the rally to park at Kid's Cove at 601 Humphrey St. and the MBTA Commuter Rail parking lot at 10 Railroad Ave.

The roadways will be reopened once the crowd has dispersed. The rally is scheduled to end at about 4 p.m.

The Swampscott rally comes less than two weeks after hundreds of people gathered outside the Massachusetts State House. Those demonstrators also called for Baker to reopen the state amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Some of the protesters at the May 4 rally in Boston carried signs with slogans saying "End shutdown" and "Tyranny is not leadership." While some of the attendees wore masks, many others did not.

Baker is expected to release more details of his plan to reopen nonessential businesses in the state on Monday.