Demonstrators are gathering in cities across the U.S. against President Donald Trump. That’s happening Saturday as officials urge calm, National Guard troops mobilize and Trump attends a military parade in Washington to mark the Army’s 250th anniversary.

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.

Thousands of “No Kings” protests have sprung up around the U.S. on Saturday, coinciding with President Donald Trump’s military parade and opposing the president’s agenda, contested uses of executive power and controversial immigration policies.

In the Greater Boston area, thousands of “No Kings” marches and rallies are taking place, part of major demonstrations planned across the country.

The No Kings protestors spread from Pine Grove Park Drive to Prospect Place. Greg Gale held a sign stating "Veterans against Trump." He said he served in the Marine Corp from 1975-79. "The way the country is right now under Donald Trump, its terrible," he said. "We take an oath to the Constitution, but he's breaking his oath daily."

The Lansing rally was scheduled for noon to 6 p.m. at the capitol, with speeches, conversations with politicians, games, and more.

Organizers with Boston Pride For The People say the theme of this year’s Pride parade and festival is “Here to Stay,” a message “of resilience and defiance in the face of increased political attacks on LGBTQIA+ Communities and People.

Around the country, “No Kings” protests kicked off as President Donald Trump celebrated his birthday and the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army with a military parade. Boston’s “No Kings” demonstration coincided with the city’s Pride parade and festival.