Organizers have planned demonstrations in cities and towns across the country on the same day as President Trump’s parade in Washington to celebrate the Army.

The Hartford event is anticipating as many as 5,000 participants as individuals around the state plan to rally to defend democracy.

President Donald Trump has responded to planned "No Kings" protests against his leadership, saying "we're not a king at all." Demonstrations targeting him are planned nationwide on Saturday, the same day as a Trump-backed military parade in Washington,