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.

A huge and peaceful crowed turned out for the "No Kings" rally, shutting down much of the Loop as part of a nationwide protest movement to denounce the Trump administration.

By Phil Stewart, Jeff Mason, Brad Brooks and Karl Plume WASHINGTON/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO (Reuters) -President Donald Trump's long-sought military parade rolled though the streets of downtown Washington on Saturday,

At 4 p.m. as protesters were gathering, a counterprotester came to the scene — prompting angry chants to erupt from the main protest.

Thousands in the Chicago area rallied for "No Kings Day" protests against the Trump administration on Saturday. It was quite the demonstration, and it seemed like there was just a never-ending crowd of people that marched from Daley Plaza all throughout the Loop in downtown Chicago.

US President Donald Trump’s long-sought military parade rolled through the streets of downtown Washington on Saturday, but the celebration of the US Army’s 250th anniversary was marred by a day of discord and violence.

Tens of thousands of people rallied across Illinois Saturday in organized protests against the Trump administration. Our Revolution activist James Rodriguez said groups in over 2,000 cities around the country were standing up to President Donald Trump.

City officials confirmed reports that President Trump is sending ICE tactical teams to Chicago, the same move that sparked massive protests in Los Angeles.