No Kings rallies and marches are planned across the country as a counterprotest to a military parade and festival in Washington, D.C. The capital event coincides with the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and will include more than 6,000 soldiers and dozens of tanks and aircraft.

People gathered by the hundreds in cities across the U.S. on Saturday as part of a nationwide day of protest to coincide with a military parade in Washington celebrating 250 years of the United States Army.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Thousands of people were at Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza Saturday afternoon for the “No Kings” rally. The protest began at noon and was scheduled to conclude at 3 p.m. On Saturday, “No Kings” rallies took place all over the country in response to recent actions taken by President Trump and other government officials.

Many protesters stayed long after the rally was scheduled to end in Kansas City, chanting and banging drums at Mill Creek Park.

Protesters fill the stairs leading up to the Missouri State Capitol during the “No Kings” protest Saturday in Jefferson City. The protest and march drew over 1,000 attendees, according to event organizers (Michael Baniewicz/Missourian) Thousands turned out in Columbia,

A nationwide movement, these protests are set to coincide with a Flag Day military-style parade in Washington, D.C.

Hundreds of protesters are expected at rallies in the Kansas City region, including several in Johnson County, as part of a nationwide day of action against the Trump administration's policies.

In Kansas City, a mass of protestors gathered at the Country Club Plaza. People from all walks of life shared a common goal to demonstrate their First Amendment right.

With protests planned this weekend, here’s a look at the Kansas City Police Department’s policy on responding to First Amendment protected activities.