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

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,

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

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.

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.

A number of "No Kings" rallies are planned for Saturday, with an emphasis on a nonviolent response to President Trump's administration. Among the rallies planned are a number in the Detroit area and throughout Michigan.

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

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.