PHILADELPHIA — Cities large and small were preparing for major demonstrations Saturday across the U.S. against President Donald Trump, as officials urge calm, National Guard troops mobilize and Trump attends a military parade in Washington to mark the Army’s 250th anniversary.

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

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

More than 10,000 people gathered peacefully in Houston on Saturday to demonstrate in support of civil rights, unity, and community strength at City Hall – for the “No Kings” day of action. Saturday was the same day as the Washington D.

Brent Showalter knew his outfit was a little ridiculous. That was the point. Strapped into a homemade military tank costume, built from cardboard, duct tape and hot glue, he joined the crowd gathered in Chicago’s Daley Plaza on Saturday for the city’s “No Kings” protest — one of more than 1,

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

Note to readers • The Salt Lake Tribune is making this story free to all.After a shooting left one person “critically injured” during a “No Kings” protest in Salt Lake City, Utah leaders say they are thankful for those protesters who remained peaceful and for the first responders to rushed to the scene Saturday night.

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.