Hollywood is joining the fight. On Saturday, cities across America marched against the Trump administration, participating in what has become known as the “No Kings” protests. With an acute focus on fighting back against Donald Trump’s aggressive deportation raids,

From Silver Spring and Bethesda and Gaithersburg in Maryland, to Fairfax and Falls Church and Arlington in Virginia, people throughout the region came out for “ No Kings Day of Defiiance ” protests. (There was not a “No Kings” protest in DC itself, but there was a march from Logan Circle to the White House organized by Refuse Fascism .)

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

Coinciding with Trump's 79th birthday, the parade will feature tanks, bands and thousands of troops in honor of the Army’s 250th anniversary celebration.

The size of the crowds suggested a summer of sustained anti-Trump protests may lie ahead. The initial lack of violence is a relief. For days beforehand, following protests in Los Angeles that turned violent,

A military parade Saturday evening will mark the Army’s 250th anniversary, but thunderstorms and anti-Trump demonstrations could dampen the mood.

Two “ No Kings ” rallies are planned for Saturday, one at Cal Anderson Park and the other at UW. They are meant to run opposite to President Donald Trump’s military parade in Washington, D.C., according to Axios Seattle.

A few miles from the Army festival and parade route in Washington, D.C., anti-Trump protests were beginning at Logan Circle. Similar to “No Kings” demonstrations planned around the country, this “Refuse Fascism” protest was set to march down to the White House ahead of the Army parade.