Thousands of people turned out Saturday for the "No Kings" protests in Summit and Portage counties, largely wrapping up before the military parade set for D.C.

The “No Kings” protests are a national movement opposing what organizers call increasing authoritarianism and political overreach.

Local demonstrations in Cleveland, Akron, and other cities join nationwide movement against the $45 million Washington, D.C., parade backed by Trump.

Columbus' massive Pride celebration takes place June 14. Meanwhile, No Kings rallies are planned across central Ohio, the Buckeye State and nation.

Multiple protests are planned throughout Central Ohio as many residents look to voice their opinion on the controversies surrounding President Trump.

A massive show of protest swept through Northeast Ohio on Saturday, as thousands gathered for more than a dozen “No Kings” rallies, part of a nationwide day of defiance against authoritarianism and the policies of President Donald Trump.

The "No Kings" protest, organized by Ohio 50501, drew hundreds of people to the Ohio Statehouse denouncing the Trump administration.

Protesters held signs that read, “No kings since 1776,” “Bad Things Happen When Good People Do Nothing,” “Stop the Parade Fund Medicaid,” “When cruelty becomes normal compassion looks radical” and “Make Orwell Fiction Again.”