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FOX 29 News Philadelphia on MSN'No Kings Day' protest in Philadelphia: Thousands pack Benjamin Franklin ParkwayThousands of 'No Kings Day' protests are expected to take place across the nation Saturday, with the 'flagship' protest planned for Philadelphia.
Organizers designated Philadelphia as the lead city in a movement spanning the nation, with over 2,000 protests planned.
The parade stirred up controversy for what opponents view as a politicization of the nation's armed forces and sparked an organized No Kings protest movement.
Americans planned demonstrations against President Donald Trump across the U.S. on Saturday as a counterpoint to the 200,000 people expected to attend the military parade in Washington.
Much of the central and eastern parts of the U.S. will experience rain showers and scattered thunderstorms, forecasters said.
Crowds of demonstrators gathered around the country on Saturday, protesting what they called President Trump’s overreach.