Activists in some areas braved wet weather to raise signs and chant slogans. supporting the rights of immigrants and criticizing what they view as a power grab by the Trump administration.

President Trump is preparing a massive military parade to mark the birthday of the U.S. Army and his own birthday as well. Critics of the president and his authoritarian tactics are making their response.

Across the country, relatively few disruptions were reported during protests and marches where the mood ranged from joyful to defiant.