Tens of thousands have gathered in downtown Portland for a "No Kings" rally on Saturday to protest the Trump administration ahead of a Washington military parade marking the Army’s 250th anniversary as well as the president’s birthday.

Tens of thousands of Portlanders marched across the Willamette River this afternoon in a show of numbers aimed at opposing President Donald Trump’s deportation campaign and mocking his birthday celebration.

Thousands peacefully gathered Saturday to protest the Trump administration as part of a nationwide 'No Kings' protest in nearly 2,000 locations.

Organizers call the mass protests nationwide a "day of defiance" in opposition to Trump administration policies.

The demonstrations follow more than a week of large-scale protests in Los Angeles against Mr. Trump’s immigration crackdown and his decision to deploy the military there. Note: This map shows protests that have been confirmed and is not comprehensive.

From Seaside to La Grande, protesters across Oregon plan to hit the streets to protest the Trump administration Saturday, the president’s birthday. The largest is expected to take place in Portland, where at least four separate demonstrations are planned in and outside of downtown.

PORTLAND, Maine — Two people were arrested and charged with assault Saturday after organized protests in Portland, according to the Portland Police Department. The "No Kings" demonstrations took place at Monument Square and Lincoln Park, and police said Congress and Pearl Streets were closed during the Lincoln Park event.

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