Thousands lined both sides of Monroe Street outside the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee for the "No Kings" demonstration on June 14.

It was a show of power and a show of protest. At the Historic Florida Capitol and across the country, people are rallying on a day marked by celebration, concern, and resistance.

In Tallahassee, hundreds of people were a part of the “No Kings” rally. Similar protests were held in an estimated 2,000 cities across the United States. Protesters could be seen holding up signs and chanting against recent policy changes and cuts implemented by the Trump administration.

Participants decried President Donald Trump and his administration, whose practices, some say, reflect those of a would-be king or dictator. The rally took place on the same day as similar gatherings across the state and throughout the country,

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The coalition of organizations behind the protests say the parade is being fueled by Trump's ego. The parade, which is not formally linked to Trump, will mark the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army.

Over 2,000 No Kings protest are planned across the country Saturday, including in Tallahassee. Neighbors say they have every intention of keeping the peace and putting no one in danger.