As President Donald Trump prepared to host a military parade in Washington to mark the 250th anniversary of the Army and his 79th birthday, thousands of Atlanta residents took to the streets for ‘No Kings’ protests across the Atlanta metro area.

Hundreds rally in Atlanta's Liberty Plaza for 'No Kings' to protest Trump's policies. Chants of 'Immigrants are welcome here' echoed loudly.

Protesters in Georgia are planning a day of defiance against Trump, with events in Atlanta and other cities nationwide.

Another wave of protests is set to take place across Georgia this weekend as part of a national day of action against the Trump administration.

The event was one of more than 2,000 “No Kings” rallies held across the country on Saturday, protesting what organizers call “authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics, and the militarization of our democracy.

More than 5,000 people are expected to crowd into Liberty Plaza on Saturday morning as part of the demonstration.

Georgia's leaders stress order ahead of planned protests, distinguishing between peaceful assembly and violence.