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

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.

Anderson and McCullough were among more than 8,500 people who participated in No Kings Day rallies Saturday in Lake Country towns Gurnee, Highland Park and Buffalo Grove as they showed their displeasure with the way Trump is governing the country.

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.

Organizers across the country named the mobilization “No Kings.” The rallies were organized in opposition to a military parade in Washington, D.C. on the president’s 79th birthday Saturday. The parade is happening on Flag Day, which also marks the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary this year.

Millions are expected to gather in “No Kings” demonstrations in over 1,500 cities on Saturday, the same day the Army will celebrate its 250th anniversary on Trump’s birthday.

With protests planned this weekend, here’s a look at the Kansas City Police Department’s policy on responding to First Amendment protected activities.

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe announced Thursday that he has activated the National Guard in anticipation of these protests.