Protesters began gathering early on the west steps of the state Capitol in Sacramento as a so-called "No Kings" protest against Trump administration policies, part of a nationwide day of demonstrations meant to coincide with a military parade marking the 250th anniversary of the U.

Demonstrators are gathering in cities across the U.S. against President Donald Trump. That’s happening Saturday as officials urge calm, National Guard troops mobilize and Trump attends a military parade in Washington to mark the Army’s 250th anniversary.

A flagship "No Kings" march and rally are planned in Philadelphia, but no events are scheduled to take place in Washington, D.C., where the military parade will take place on Trump's 79th birthday. Organizers of the protests say they want to take attention away from the parade.

Thousands of “No Kings” protests have sprung up around the U.S. on Saturday, coinciding with President Donald Trump’s military parade and opposing the president’s agenda, contested uses of executive power and controversial immigration policies.

Columbus' massive Pride celebration takes place June 14. Meanwhile, No Kings rallies are planned across the region, state and nation.

The Lansing rally was scheduled for noon to 6 p.m. at the capitol, with speeches, conversations with politicians, games, and more.