Across the country, an estimated 5 million protesters took part in more than 2,000 protests, according to the American Civil Liberties Union, a co-sponsor of the nationwide protest. In the Bay Area, more than 50 protests were planned stretching south from Gilroy north to Santa Rosa.

The singer and songwriter whose family has a long tradition of service took time to thank military members for their service.

The protests are intended to counter a military parade in Washington, D.C. honoring the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary — which is also Trump's birthday.

Tens of thousands of Americans joined "No Kings" protests across the United States against the Trump administration.

Protests large and small were set for Saturday throughout the Bay Area, from banner-hangings on overpasses, to major gatherings in San Jose’s St. James Park, and in Oakland’s Wilma

The No Kings events come after days of protests following raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Los Angeles, and Trump’s subsequent deployment of thousands of National Guard and U.S. Marines troops to “temporarily protect” ICE and other federal personnel, along with federal property.

Demonstrators gathered at Civic League Park in San Angelo as part of nationwide "No Kings" protests on Saturday.