Thousands of anti-Trump protests are erupting across the United States this weekend under the banner of “No Kings” day.

Over 1000 people gathered at the Bicentennial Mall State Park June 14 for the No Kings protest, a nationwide movement with around 2000 events across the country. The event was lively and peaceful, with groups of musicians leading a number of chants and dance circles forming on the lawn.

Philadelphia was chosen in part because it is where the Second Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence.

On Saturday, June 14, thousands of Americans hit the streets for “No Kings” protests, including in San Diego County.

The "No Kings National Day of Mobilizations" is scheduled to take place nationwide Saturday, June 14, with hundreds planned across.

Thousands gathered for the No Kings protest at the Michigan State Capitol building in Lansing on Saturday, June 14.

"We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events..."

Philadelphia will be the site of a “flagship protest” in a nationwide movement opposing President Donald Trump’s Administration on the same day as a major military parade in Washington. The demonstration is expected to disrupt traffic throughout the day.