Thousands of demonstrators gathered across California on Saturday as part of a nationwide wave of “No Kings” protests, opposing immigration raids and what organizers describe as a turn toward authoritarianism under President Donald Trump.

Thousands gathered in First Ward Park in Charlotte on Saturday for a "No Kings" rally and march, joining national demonstrations coinciding with Flag Day and a military parade in Washington, D.C., by President Donald Trump to honor the U.

Coinciding with Flag Day, the anniversary of the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official U.S. flag, and the Army’s 250th anniversary, organizers say the protest is in response to President Donald Trump’s military parade , cuts to Veterans Affairs resources and other cuts to social services and federal departments.

South Jersey residents, such as Jessica Herrera of Cherry Hill, took to the streets of Philadelphia to sound off against the Trump administration.

The No Kings Day of Defiance protests will happen during the military parade in Washington on Saturday for the Army’s 250th anniversary — which coincides with Trump’s birthday.

A parade to commemorate the Army's 250th anniversary is occurring in Washington, D.C., on Flag Day and President Trump's 79th birthday. Officials say it could cost up to $45 million. CBS News' Ellee Watson reports.

Protests are set to pop up around the Bay State this weekend, capping off a week of tension between the federal government and state leaders. Dozens of anti-Trump demonstrations, part of the so-called “No Kings” movement,

The protest coincides with the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary celebration and parade, which is also President Donald Trump's birthday and Flag Day.