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

Thousands gathered for the No Kings protest at the Michigan State Capitol building in Lansing on Saturday, June 14.

The anti-Trump protests in Austin remained peaceful, despite a 'credible threat' that forced a brief evacuation of the Texas Capitol complex.

"No Kings" protests are going on around the country, including here in Cincinnati. A protest was held on UC's campus at 11 a.m.

Organizers of the “No Kings” demonstrations said millions had marched in hundreds of events. In Oregon, tens of thousands of people gathered in downtown Portland for two large protests -- one that began in Tom McCall Waterfront Park and the other at the Oregon Convention Center.

Eleven people were arrested during the “No Kings” protest that followed Spokane Pride on Saturday night. A Spokane Police Department news release said the protest began as a peaceful event with the department’s Tactical Team communicating with protest organizers to ensure safety.

Events held in big cities, small towns and everything in between served as counterpoint to military parade in Washington coinciding with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.

Before you let your voice be heard, advocacy and civil right groups stress the importance of being prepared before you go. And knowing your rights.