Columbus' massive Pride celebration takes place June 14. Meanwhile, No Kings rallies are planned across central Ohio, the Buckeye State and nation.

The “No Kings” protests are a national movement opposing what organizers call increasing authoritarianism and political overreach.

Local demonstrations in Cleveland, Akron, and other cities join nationwide movement against the $45 million Washington, D.C., parade backed by Trump.

A number of protests meant to voice opposition to President Trump are expected around the country on Saturday. This includes a number in the Greater Cincinnati area.

The "No Kings" protest, organized by Ohio 50501, drew hundreds of people to the Ohio Statehouse denouncing the Trump administration.

A massive show of protest swept through Northeast Ohio on Saturday, as thousands gathered for more than a dozen “No Kings” rallies, part of a nationwide day of defiance against authoritarianism and the policies of President Donald Trump.

Northeast Ohio cities are preparing for a wave of protests Saturday as part of "No Kings Day," a national movement opposing what organizers call increasing authoritarianism and political overreach.

Hundreds of people gathered in downtown Youngstown to participate in the "No Kings" nationwide protest against authoritarianism, organized by the Mahoning Valley Freedom Fighters.

Protesters held signs that read, “No kings since 1776,” “Bad Things Happen When Good People Do Nothing,” “Stop the Parade Fund Medicaid,” “When cruelty becomes normal compassion looks radical” and “Make Orwell Fiction Again.”