Many protesters stayed long after the rally was scheduled to end in Kansas City, chanting and banging drums at Mill Creek Park.

A nationwide movement, these protests are set to coincide with a Flag Day military-style parade in Washington, D.C.

Protesters chanted at the steps of the capitol, as thousands of people gathered for the “No Kings” protest. The event was organized in response to recent

Anderson and McCullough were among more than 8,500 people who participated in No Kings Day rallies Saturday in Lake Country towns Gurnee, Highland Park and Buffalo Grove as they showed their displeasure with the way Trump is governing the country.

In Kansas City, a mass of protestors gathered at the Country Club Plaza. People from all walks of life shared a common goal to demonstrate their First Amendment right.

Millions are expected to gather in “No Kings” demonstrations in over 1,500 cities on Saturday, the same day the Army will celebrate its 250th anniversary on Trump’s birthday.

With protests planned this weekend, here’s a look at the Kansas City Police Department’s policy on responding to First Amendment protected activities.

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe announced Thursday that he has activated the National Guard in anticipation of these protests.