Around the country, “No Kings” protests kicked off as President Donald Trump celebrated his birthday and the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army with a military parade. Boston’s “No Kings” demonstration coincided with the city’s Pride parade and festival.

In the Greater Boston area, thousands of “No Kings” marches and rallies are taking place, part of major demonstrations planned across the country.

The “No Kings National Day of Mobilization” comes as protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Los Angeles have escalated after President Donald Trump deployed federal troops to the state.

Thousands of people gathered on a rainy Saturday for the “No Kings” protest, which coincided with Boston’s Pride Parade.The protest is one of hundreds across the country to denounce President Trump’s recent policy changes.

Saturday's Pride parade and festival in Boston came as protests were held across the nation against the Trump administration's policies.

"No Kings" protests are planned in several cities and towns in Massachusetts on Saturday June 14, according to organizers.

I GOT TO SHOW UP LIKE IT’S BECOMING MORE AND MORE IMPORTANT. SO PEOPLE GOT TO SHOW UP AND SHOW UP. THEY DID. ALSO IN BOSTON, DEMONSTRATORS FOR THE NO. KING’S PROTEST, A RALLY AT CITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY INCLUDING BOSTON.

Saturday marks the first full day of Marines on duty in Los Angeles, one week after protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids ignited in LA and spread to other cities across the U.S.,