The Philadelphia protest is something of a flagship demonstration amid nationwide actions as Trump holds a controversial military parade in Washington, D.C.

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

"We are here today in Tacoma saying we will not yield to that darkness in the smallest dimension," said former governor Jay Inslee.

Tens of thousands of Americans joined "No Kings" protests across the United States against the Trump administration.

A flagship "No Kings" march and rally are planned in Philadelphia, but no events are scheduled to take place in Washington, D.C., where the military parade will take place on Trump's 79th birthday. Organizers of the protests say they want to take attention away from the parade.

“The most threatening sound to an oligarch is laughter.”

Two busloads of people from Cape Cod join a million celebrating gay pride celebration and anti-trump protest in Boston.

The Houston demonstration is one of several planned in the region throughout the day and is expected to draw thousands of protesters.