Flag Day commemorates June 14, 1777—the date the Second Continental Congress adopted the American flag. Thirteen alternating red and white stripes. Thirteen white stars in a blue field. A symbol of unity and rebellion.

Americans observe a day to commemorate the founding of the United States flag design, but this year, protests are planned throughout the nation for what is now

Saturday is Flag Day — an annual national observance that, for most Americans, comes and goes with little fanfare.

The 1,800 "No Kings" protests across the country are meant to express frustration over President Trump's actions that organizers say are authoritarian.

The No Kings Day of Defiance protests will happen during the military parade in Washington on Saturday for the Army’s 250th anniversary — which coincides with Trump’s birthday.

Crowds of demonstrators gathered around the country on Saturday, protesting what they called President Trump’s overreach.

Political organizing group Move On, who was a partner in the "No Kings" rallies, echoed the 5 million person estimate in a fundraising email.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.

Events held in big cities, small towns and everything in between served as counterpoint to military parade in Washington coinciding with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.