WASHINGTON — People around the country turned out Saturday for protests against Donald Trump, which were timed with the president’s military parade celebrating the Army’s 250th anniversary and coinciding with his 79th birthday.
The parade in the nation’s capital featured more than 6,000 soldiers, 50 military aircraft and 150 vehicles, according to defense officials. Rain threatened to disrupt the event, leading to parade organizers moving up the start time by 30 minutes.
The lavish display of the country’s military faced some pushback, with critics charging that such imagery is reminiscent of what countries like North Korea do.
Meanwhile, “No Kings” protests were scheduled in all 50 states to counter Trump’s celebration, in cities like New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and Boise.
Here are some images from the day:
Soldiers and parade-goers sit in a helicopter before the parade celebrating the Army’s 250th anniversary on Saturday in Washington. (Lawren Simmons for NBC News)
Soldiers representing the Army during WWII march past the grandstands where President Donald Trump is watching the parade in Washington on June 14, 2025. (Andrew Harnik / Getty Images)
Parade-goers play with a military vehicle. (Lawren Simmons for NBC News)
An airplane carrying a banner that reads “HBD King Trump ILY” over downtown Los Angeles on Saturday. (Apu Gomes / Getty Images)
Protesters prepare to march near President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home during a “No Kings Day” protest in West Palm Beach, Fla. (Joe Raedle / Getty Images)
A protester at a “No Kings” demonstration against President Donald Trump in New York. (Alex Kent / Getty Images)
Demonstrators hold a a giant United States Constitution banner at a “No Kings” rally in Los Angeles. (Etienne Laurent / AFP via Getty Images file)
Demonstrators pose in front of the White House during a “No Kings” protest in Washington. (Amid Farahi / AFP via Getty Images)
Soldiers dressed in Revolutionary War uniforms march in the military parade in Washington. (Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images)
A young child holds a projectile launcher during celebrations for the United States Army’s 250th anniversary in Washington. (Lawren Simmons for NBC News)
A giant American flag is unfurled while a parade-goer drinks a beverage in Washington. (Samuel Corum / Getty Images)
Protesters march through Houston during a “No Kings” protest. (Mark Felix / AFP via Getty Images)
Susan Sarandon marches with protesters at a “No Kings” demonstration in New York. (Alex Kent / Getty Images)
A protester wearing a feather headdress and holding A protester wearing a feather headdress and holding an incense chalice at the “No Kings” protest in Los Angeles. (Ronaldo Schemidt / AFP via Getty Images)
Clara Kumar, right, inside an Army helicopter in Washington before the parade celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States Army. (Lawren Simmons for NBC News)
Protesters gather in New York for a “No Kings” demonstration. (Alex Kent / Getty Images)
Protesters walk around horse droppings during a “No Kings” protest in Houston, Texas. (Mark Felix / AFP via Getty Images)
Protesters march near President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home during a “No Kings Day” protest in West Palm Beach, Fla. (Joe Raedle / Getty Images)
Demonstrators hold signs at a “No Kings” protest in San Diego, Calif. (Ariana Drehsler / AFP via Getty Images)
