Thousands of Coloradans are expected to turn out on Saturday to stage protests against recent immigration crackdowns and executive orders from the Trump administration that have led to violent

Seventeen people were arrested in connection with Saturday's "No Kings" protest in Denver -- one of over 2,000 affiliated protests across the country, in which organizers say over 5 million people attended to protest the Trump administration and its policies and actions.

Demonstrators protesting the Trump administration clashed with Denver police as thousands marched downtown, with some participants throwing projectiles at officers.

Protesters gathered nationwide, including Colorado, as President Trump attended a parade commemorating the Army's 250th anniversary on his 79th birthday.

Saturday protests in Denver began peacefully with thousands participating in the "No Kings" and "ICE Out" rallies. But after those demonstrations ended, hundreds continued marching.

One Denver woman is preparing an art installation she hopes will encourage peaceful discourse as a rally takes place Saturday.

Dozens of Regional Transportation District routes were detoured or delayed throughout metro Denver on Saturday as thousands of Coloradans gathered for “No Kings” protests.