No Kings has identified on its website more than 1,800 cities nationwide, including about 70 in Michigan, where demonstrators are set to gather to express disapproval.

Saturday is a big day in American democracy as thousands of "No Kings Day" protests are set to take place around the country, with many across metro Detroit slated as well.

In all, the protests coincide with President Trump's planned military parade in Washington D.C. on Saturday, which "No Kings" organizers called a "display of dominance for his (Tr

Public property. No permit is necessary to march on public sidewalks, as long as car and pedestrian traffic is not obstructed, according to the ACLU of Michigan. Police may ask demonstrators without a permit to move to the side of a sidewalk to let people pass or for other safety reasons.

Thousands are expected to attend the "No Kings" protest in Lansing at the State Capitol in association with demonstrations nationwide.

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Rain is expected June 13-15, so Father's Day plans may have to be indoors. No Kings day events also could be impacted statewide.

Several West Michigan communities are preparing to join an expected 1,800 global protests this weekend against perceived tyranny in the United States government