Organizers of the “No Kings” demonstrations said millions had marched in hundreds of events. In Oregon, tens of thousands of people gathered in downtown Portland for two large protests -- one that began in Tom McCall Waterfront Park and the other at the Oregon Convention Center.

In the Cape Fear region, No Kings protest locations included downtown Wilmington, Leland, Shallotte and Surf City.

A day of nationwide defiance." It called today's celebration in Washington D.C., a "spectacle meant to look like strength." The protest in Savannah was hosted by Coastal Georgia for Democracy and the Savannah Chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America.

Columbus' massive Pride celebration takes place June 14. Meanwhile, No Kings rallies are planned across central Ohio, the Buckeye State and nation.

"No Kings" protests against the Trump administration took place Saturday in and around New York City as part of nationwide demonstrations. Fifth Avenue was closed to traffic from 42nd Street to 23rd Street in Manhattan as protesters marched from Bryant Park.

The rallies coincide with a Washington, D.C., parade celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and President Donald Trump's 79th birthday.