Chicago is an anchor city for the "No Kings" protests Saturday, and city officials said they are prepared for the crowds expected.

The Chicago Teachers Union will be joining the "No Kings" march in downtown Chicago on Saturday, June 14, according to the union's website. The march is scheduled for the same day a massive military parade is set to take to the streets of Washington in an elaborate showcase of troops, tanks, weapons and aircraft.

Organizers are calling for Americans to attend demonstrations across the country to protest President Trump on his 79th birthday.

Millions of people turned out for "No Kings" protests nationwide on Saturday that were largely peaceful though there were some arrests and police had to disperse unruly crowds, including in Georgia and Los Angeles.

Thousands in Kingston rallied with puppets and brass bands to protest Trump’s military parade, joining similar demonstrations across the US.

"I'm white, a citizen, nondisabled, educated, and have easy access to transportation. I knew other people weren't going to be able to attend safely, and I wanted to be there for them."

A huge and peaceful crowed turned out for the "No Kings" rally, shutting down much of the Loop as part of a nationwide protest movement to denounce the Trump administration.

At least 700 people lined the Indianapolis Boulevard and Ridge Road intersection in what had to be the largest protest that area has seen in years. Highland Police, while present, were able to