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Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched along Fifth Avenue in New York Metropolis on Saturday for a "No Kings" protest.
Organizers said the marches, held nationwide, were in response to President Trump's policies and a parade he hosted Saturday celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States Army. The celebration coincided with the president's 79th birthday, which he said was unrelated.
"No Kings" protesters say they're defending democracy
There were multiple "No Kings" protests planned across the city's five boroughs and in the northern suburbs.
One rally started in Bryant Park before the crowd began marching, armed with their voices and signs.
"The atmosphere here is eclectic. It's energetic. People are angry. People are upset ... But most importantly, people are here," protester Calan Ibrahim said.
These demonstrations approach on the heels of flared-up protests over U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids across the country, including in Los Angeles and in New York.
Many protesters told CBS News New York they feel they're defending democracy.
"I'm flying the flag upside down because it's supposed to symbolize that we are in a constitutional crisis right now," Ibra
Several thousand protesters in San Antonio peacefully condemn Trump policies; National Guard deploys at Alamo
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Several thousand people in downtown San Antonio unified Saturday's “No-Kings Nationwide Morning of Defiance” to condemn President Donald Trump’s military parade and his administration's other actions and policies — especially on immigration.
The three-hour event in Travis Park officially ended shortly before 8 p.m. but some demonstrators continued protesting as the star set.
Police assembled nearby, and their cruisers' throbbing blue and red lights cast surreal shadows across the park and on nearby buildings. The scene remained peaceful.
Other protestors marched toward Alamo Plaza after the Travis Park event ended.
"Seeing other people be here and supporting one another, it was surreal. It was unimaginable," said David, one protester who asked only to be identified by his first name.
He said he attended the rally as soon as it began to show solidarity and fight for immigrants' rights. "It's never going to stop unless something is done," h
LIST: No Kings Day protests happening Saturday against Trump in San Francisco Bay Area
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Thousands of No Kings Day protests were held throughout the U.S. on Saturday to protest President Donald Trump's administration and to counterprogram the military parade in Washington, D.C., marking the U.S. Army's 250th birthday.
RELATED: What to know about 'No Kings Day' protests countering Trump and military parade
Here's a list of events that happened across the San Francisco Bay Area:
Alameda
Alameda Town Hall
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Albany
1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Belmont
Belmont Sports Center
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Benicia
1st Highway Gazebo
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Berkeley
Berkeley Bike and Pedestrian Bridge over Interstate 80, south of University Avenue
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
MORE: 'No Kings' protests against Trump to take place across Bay Area on Saturday
Colma
Corner of Serramonte and Junipero Serra Boulevards
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Dublin
12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
El Cerrito
12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Fairfax
Bolinas Road & Broadway
10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Fremont
Fremont Courthouse, near the intersection of Walnut Avenue and Paseo Padre Park
What to know about 'No Kings Day' protests across US to counter Trump's military parade
Thousands of "No Kings Day" protests are set to be held throughout the country on Saturday to protest President Donald Trump's administration and to counterprogram the military parade in Washington, D.C., marking the U.S. Army's 250th birthday.
Here's what to know about the protests.
What is the idea behind "No Kings Day"?
"'No Kings Day' is the largest single-day, peaceful protest in recent American history, made up of millions of normal, everyday Americans who are showing up in more than 2,000 communities around the country to say, 'we don't perform kings in America,'" Ezra Levin, the co-executive director of progressive organizing collective Indivisible, told ABC News on Thursday.
Indivisible and other organizations involved with the coalition coordinating the protests have said that the protests are meant to protest what they declare is overreach by the Trump administration on immigration enforcement and deportations, civil rights and cuts to the federal government.
They've also pointed to how the military parade is
What are the 'No Kings' protests happening across SoCal this Saturday?
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A series of demonstrations across the U.S. will take place on Saturday, including in many parts of the Los Angeles region.
What are the “No Kings” protests?
Dubbed the “No Kings” protests, they're organized by 50501, a national group that stands for 50 states, 50 protests, one movement. The group has staged protests regularly against the policies of the Trump administration.
Why Saturday?
Saturday is Flag Day, and President Donald Trump is hosting a military parade in Washington, D.C., to observe the Army’s 250th birthday. June 14 is also Trump’s 79th birthday, which is why the protests are falling on that date, according to their website.
Where are they happening in SoCal?
Here’s a map of all No Kings events taking place nationally. Dozens of them are planned in Los Angeles and Orange counties, including at these locations:
- Anaheim: 4 to 7:30 p.m. at La Palma Park