Thousands gathered in Daley Plaza and in suburban events in protests timed to coincide with a military parade in Washington celebrating the Army's 250th anniversary and President Donald Trump's 79th birthday.

Across the country, relatively few disruptions were reported during protests and marches where the mood ranged from joyful to defiant.

Protesters across Southern California and the country took to the streets for ‘No Kings’ demonstrations against President Trump and the $45-million celebration of the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday, which coincides with Trump’s 79th.

No Kings” organizers described the events as a “nationwide day of defiance” against President Donald Trump and authoritarianism.

Opponents of President Donald Trump’s policies rally Saturday, June 14 at Dallas City Hall, in Fort Worth, Frisco, Arlington, Denton, Carrollton, Flower

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The rally at Daley Plaza started at noon with a moment of silence for the shootings in Minnesota before moving into the streets of downtown Chicago.

Raleigh had two demonstrations on Saturday as part of nationwide protests against President Trump and his policies.

Protests against President Donald Trump’s administration are being held across New Jersey on a rainy Saturday — part of nationwide “No Kings Day” demonstrations coinciding with the president’s 79th birthday and a large military parade in Washington,

The mass protest was focused on the Trump administration's actions that protesters believe are authoritarian and blur the line of democracy.

Salt Lake City police said​ in a post to social media that the shooting was "possibly associated" with a "No Kings" demonstration.