In New York City, the biggest "No Kings" demonstration began at Bryant Park on Saturday before moving down Fifth Avenue to Madison Square Park.

Opponents of President Donald Trump’s administration are set to rally in nearly 2,000 cities and towns this weekend.

Thousands of people gathered as elected officials and community leaders are slated to speak at some of the protests.

Organizers across the country named the mobilization “No Kings.” The rallies were organized in opposition to a military parade in Washington, D.C. on the president’s 79th birthday Saturday. The parade is happening on Flag Day, which also marks the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary this year.

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

Organizers said demonstrations were arranged to reject authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics and the militarization of the country’s democracy.

Follow live updates as the military parade in Washington, D.C., kicks off on Trump's birthday. 'No Kings' protests by opponents are planned across the country today.

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