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.

Tens of thousands of Missourians joined in Saturday's "No Kings Day" protests, including thousands here in Kansas City.

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.

Hundreds of protesters are expected at rallies in the Kansas City region, including several in Johnson County, as part of a nationwide day of action against the Trump administration's policies.

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

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.

The “No Kings Day of Defiance” was organized nationwide at the same time a military parade will mark the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary in Washington, D.C. The date also coincides with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday as well as Flag Day.