No Kings” organizers described the events as a “nationwide day of defiance” against President Donald Trump and authoritarianism.

Across the country, relatively few disruptions were reported during protests and marches where the mood ranged from joyful to defiant.

The Michiana Alliance for Democracy brought the No Kings protest to South Bend as part of a nationwide effort to criticize Trump’s military parade in Washington, D.C., on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army's founding and on Flag Day, as well as Trump's 79th birthday.

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.

Protesters across Southern California and the country took to the streets for ‘No Kings’ demonstrations against President Trump and the $45-million celebration of the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday, which coincides with Trump’s 79th.

“The most threatening sound to an oligarch is laughter.”

An estimated 10,000 people were in attendance at the “No Kings” rally that began in Pioneer Park and marched north through the downtown area, the Salt Lake City Police Department said. Gunfire was heard at around 8 p.m., with video posted online showing protesters fleeing in terror.

Opponents of President Donald Trump’s policies rally Saturday, June 14 at Dallas City Hall, in Fort Worth, Frisco, Arlington, Denton, Carrollton, Flower

The Houston demonstration is one of several planned in the region throughout the day and is expected to draw thousands of protesters.

The sounds of one of Chicago’s largest protests in recent memory reverberated throughout downtown Saturday, as tens of thousands gathered in a united admonishment of President Trump.