Thousands gathered in Daley Plaza and in suburban events in protests timed to coincide with a military parade in Washington celebrating the Army's 250th anniversary and President Donald Trump's 79th birthday.

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.”

The Houston demonstration is one of several planned in the region throughout the day and is expected to draw thousands of protesters.

The rally at Daley Plaza started at noon with a moment of silence for the shootings in Minnesota before moving into the streets of downtown Chicago.

The sounds of one of Chicago’s largest protests in recent memory reverberated throughout downtown Saturday, as tens of thousands gathered in a united admonishment of President Trump.

Protests large and small were set for Saturday throughout the Bay Area, from banner-hangings on overpasses, to major gatherings in San Jose’s St. James Park, and in Oakland’s Wilma

What to know if there's a planned "No Kings" protest in your city on June 14? This map charts all the locations.