Columbus' massive Pride celebration takes place June 14. Meanwhile, No Kings rallies are planned across central Ohio, the Buckeye State and nation.

Thousands of people turned out Saturday for the "No Kings" protests in Summit and Portage counties, largely wrapping up before the military parade set for D.C.

At 10:30 a.m. Saturday, thousands of marchers took off from Broad and High streets and headed north to Goodale Park for the 2025 Stonewall Columbus Pride March and Festival. Women wearing “Free Mom Hugs” shirts strolled along the edges of the sidewalk — signs reading “Queer Joy is Resistance” and “Trans People Belong” were waved

It will be a protest-filled week and weekend for Central Ohio and Columbus. Multiple No Kings protests and a Pride march are scheduled.

Opponents of Trump’s administration are set to rally in hundreds of cities on Saturday during the military parade in Washington to mark the Army’s 250th anniversary, which coincides with Trump’s birthday.

Cleveland prepares for the "No Kings" protest and other events by implementing safety measures and parking restrictions, while police ensure support for peaceful assembly rights.

People were reminding the community what it means to be American in Marietta on Saturday. Living Democracy Engaging Citizens put on “Community Fest – Celebrating Flag, Freedom and Our Constitution” held at Muskingum Park while a “No Kings Rally,

CANTON − On Saturday afternoon, two causes converged on downtown as thousands of people turned out for the Stark Pride Festival on Centennial Plaza, and a No Kings Day of Resistance along Market Avenue N, in opposition to President Donald Trump.