West Michigan was filled with chants, signs and music on Saturday as thousands gathered to take part in a nationwide “No Kings” protest.

Protests organized by the "No Kings" Movement are scheduled to take place Saturday, June 14th across the U.S., including at Rosa Parks Circle in Grand Rapids.

By Kaylee Alvarez Thousands gathered at back-to-back protests in downtown Grand Rapids on Saturday, June 14.  Taking place in the morning,  huge crowds gathered at Ah-Nab-Awen Park for the “No Kings” protest,

Demonstrators plan to gather in downtown Grand Rapids on Saturday as part of the nationwide “No Kings” movement. The Grand Rapids Police Department said it's prepared for the large crowds and plans to keep both demonstrators and the public safe.

More than 1600 protests and rallies are planned throughout the country and world on Saturday as a part of the “No Kings” movement.

Rallies are expected throughout metro Detroit and dozens of other cities in the state from Midland to Muskegon and Milan to Marquette.

Thousands of Michigan residents attended protests in Grand Rapids, Charlevoix, Muskegon, Ferndale, Petoskey, and more than 50 other Michigan cities for No Kings protests, Saturday, June 14. No Kings was a nationwide day of defiance against President Donald Trump and his administration.

The Lansing rally was scheduled for noon to 6 p.m. at the Michigan Capitol, with speeches, conversations with politicians, games, and more.

Will protests in Los Angeles set the stage for more clashes Saturday as activists in hundreds of cities nationwide, including metro Detroit, organize?