On June 14, protesters nationwide plan to rally against the Trump administration

in a series of coordinated events. The “No Kings Day of Defiance” is being organized by local, state and national groups in response to actions of President Donald Trump and his administration. The events are planned to oppose a military parade and celebration scheduled for Trump’s birthday, which falls on the same day as Flag Day and the Army’s 250th anniversary.

Similar events have taken place across the country and around the world in the months since Trump returned to the White House, including “No Kings Day” protests on Presidents’ Day.

“Across all 50 states, communities will gather to declare: the president is not a king,” organizers stated in a press release. “From city blocks to small towns, from courthouse steps to community parks, we’re taking action to reject authoritarianism — and show the world what democracy really looks like.”

In Richmond, an assembly will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m., beginning with a gathering under the Bell Tower in the Virginia State Capitol, followed by a march at 6 p.m. to Kanawa Plaza for another gathering at 6:30 p.m. Several other events will be held throughout the day statewide.

Millions of protesters across over 1,800 locations are projected to be a part of the mobilization, according to organizers, and partner organizations include the 50501 Movement, American Federation of Teachers, the Human Rights Campaign and Indivisible among many others.

The organizing coalition behind the day of action have also continued to criticize Trump in the days leading up to the event, including denouncing his administration’s military response to protests in Los Angeles against the actions of ICE officers in the community.

More information can be found at nokings.org and 50501va.com.