While President Donald Trump attended a military parade he ordered on his birthday to recognize the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army in Washington, D.C., thousands of people in the Kansas City metro area flexed their First Amendment right Saturday to voice their opposition to polices of the Trump administration during the “No Kings” national day of defiance.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Thousands of people were at Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza Saturday afternoon for the “No Kings” rally. The protest began at noon and was scheduled to conclude at 3 p.m. On Saturday, “No Kings” rallies took place all over the country in response to recent actions taken by President Trump and other government officials.

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

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.

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.

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

Events held in big cities, small towns and everything in between served as counterpoint to military parade in Washington coinciding with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.

Millions marched in cities and towns across the U.S. in "No Kings" protests to rally against the Trump administration.