Organizers of the “No Kings” demonstrations said millions had marched in hundreds of events. In Oregon, tens of thousands of people gathered in downtown Portland for two large protests -- one that began in Tom McCall Waterfront Park and the other at the Oregon Convention Center.

A military parade will also take place in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. military, White House officials have announced. Here is a breakdown on the No Kings movement and what to know ahead of the protests:Start the day smarter.

Waving handmade signs and American flags, an estimated 1,500 people gathered in downtown Petoskey on Saturday, June 14, for the No Kings Day protest.