Thousands gathered in Daley Plaza and in suburban events in protests timed to coincide with a military parade in Washington celebrating the Army's 250th anniversary and President Donald Trump's 79th birthday.

Protesters in El Paso gathered for a No Kings demonstration, part of a national movement opposing authoritarianism and recent immigration enforcement actions.

Across the country, relatively few disruptions were reported during protests and marches where the mood ranged from joyful to defiant.

The protest was dubbed “No Kings,” and was part of worldwide demonstrations Saturday targeting the Trump Administration. No Kings is also a reference to fears by some that President Trump is making moves more akin to that of an unchecked monarch. During her brief address, Titus quipped that “Elvis is the only king we want in Las Vegas.”

Organizers have planned demonstrations in cities and towns across the country on the same day as President Trump’s parade in Washington to celebrate the Army.