Activists held “no Kings” protests in New York, DC, and cities around the country to blast President Trump and accuse him of executing an illegal power grab. The vibe was festive at many protests

The Diamondback followed community members as they protested in Washington, D.C. Here are some scenes from the day.

The first "No Kings Day" protests on June 14 were organized to coincide with Trump’s 79th birthday and Flag Day when there was a military parade in Washington, DC, in honor of the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary. That day, there were protests in more than 1,800 communities to oppose what they saw as Trump's power grab.

No Kings” organizers say more than 2,500 demonstrations are planned nationwide today in protest of President Donald Trump’s administration. Follow for live updates.

Huge crowds of protesters gathered in major cities across the U.S. and in other parts of the country on Saturday to take part in rallies against President Trump and his administration.

Saturday is the second No King Protest in the U.S., where protesters will gather to demonstrate against the policies of the Trump administration, and organizers predict an even bigger turnout than the first event that happened on June 14.