President Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday," No Kings organizers wrote. "A spectacle meant to look like strength. But real power isn’t staged in Washington.

Flag Day 2025 is expected to be observed with a massive military parade in Washington, D.C. — and hundreds of "No Kings" protests nationwide. Saturday also marks the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. Utah's Army-connected organizations will host an "Army birthday party" at Fort Douglas in Salt Lake City.

The 1,800 "No Kings" protests across the country are meant to express frustration over President Trump's actions that organizers say are authoritarian.

Here's what to know about Flag Day. It will be celebrated this Saturday, June 14, the same day as President Trump's military parade in Washington, D.C. Flag Day is always on June 14.

The rallies were among hundreds of "No Kings" protests held throughout the United States, timed to coincide with a military parade celebrating the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army in Washington, D.C. Saturday was also Trump's 79th birthday.

An estimated 5 million people participated in the nationwide 'No Kings' protests. The organizers have another national day of action planned for July.

HERE IN KANSAS CITY, ANOTHER PROTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR THIS SATURDAY AT MILL CREEK PARK. THIS IS PART OF THE NATIONWIDE MOBILIZATION CALLED NO KINGS. KMBC NINE S ANDY ALCOCK IS LIVE AT THE PARK TO SHARE WHAT PREPARATIONS ARE BEING MADE.