Cities and towns across the country held "No Kings" rallies, as a "nationwide day of defiance" against alleged corruption in the federal government, including several in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts.

Protests are planned in Massachusetts and across the U.S in opposition to President Donald Trump, coinciding with his birthday and a military parade in the nation’s capital.

Thousands of people gathered in Copley Square in Boston on Saturday for the Pride parade while "No Kings" protesters lined the streets in peaceful protest. Peaceful ProtestsThe "No Kings" protests along the parade route were peaceful and upbeat as the Pride Parade marched from Copley Square to Boston Common.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey and other elected officials from the Bay State say they are “horrified” by the brazen shootings that left one Minnesota lawmaker dead and another injured.

GRANBY — Police estimated 200 to 250 people brought their home-made signs and voices to a “No Kings” protest here Saturday. It was one of more than 100 in Massachusetts and one of more than 2,000 across all 50 states.

Massachusetts prepares for No Kings protests on Trump's birthday as tensions explode over federal agents handcuffing Senator Padilla in California.

More than a dozen events are expected Saturday in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. Harris Yulin, 'Scarface' and 'Ghostbusters II' actor, dies at 87: 'One of the greatest'

Organizers are calling for Americans to attend demonstrations across the country to protest President Trump on his 79th birthday.