This story will provide live updates, photos, and videos from the “No Kings Day” protests that are scheduled across the Kansas City metro Saturday.12:47 p.m. - Here is a photo from the KCTV5 drone above the “No Kings Day” protest at Mill Creek Park in Kansas City.

People gathered by the hundreds in cities across the U.S. on Saturday as part of a nationwide day of protest to coincide with a military parade in Washington celebrating 250 years of the United States Army.

Many protesters stayed long after the rally was scheduled to end in Kansas City, chanting and banging drums at Mill Creek Park.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Thousands of people were at Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza Saturday afternoon for the “No Kings” rally. The protest began at noon and was scheduled to conclude at 3 p.m. On Saturday, “No Kings” rallies took place all over the country in response to recent actions taken by President Trump and other government officials.

A nationwide movement, these protests are set to coincide with a Flag Day military-style parade in Washington, D.C.

Hundreds of protesters are expected at rallies in the Kansas City region, including several in Johnson County, as part of a nationwide day of action against the Trump administration's policies.

In Kansas City, a mass of protestors gathered at the Country Club Plaza. People from all walks of life shared a common goal to demonstrate their First Amendment right.