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.

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.

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.

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

Major celebrations recognizing America’s success took place at the Capitol, but some members of the western Massachusetts community spoke out as part of an ongoing nationwide standout

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.

Despite peaceful demonstrations reported in multiple cities, violence flared at some anti-Trump protests over the weekend.

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