As thousands came to protest in Austin for "No Kings" day of action, our Grace Reader was live outside the J.J. Pickle federal building after massive crowds took to downtown Austin.

Follow live updates as the military parade in Washington, D.C., kicks off on Trump's birthday. 'No Kings' protests by opponents are planned across the country today.

No Kings protests come on the heels of protests across the country over federal immigration enforcement raids that began last week and Trump ordering

AUSTIN, Texas — As the official "No Kings" protest at the Texas Capitol ended, police closed a number of streets in Downtown Austin as protesters began walking through downtown.

"No Kings," a nationwide series of protests scheduled for Saturday, was planned as a counter to the military parade taking place in Washington D.C. on the same day. That parade is being held in honor of the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary and, coincidentally, Mr. Trump's 79th birthday.

The “day of defiance” protests began as early as 10 a.m. in North Texas, while the Washington, D.C., military parade for the Army’s 250th birthday starts at 5:30 p.m. Central.

Also, if you bring a phone, bring a backup power source if possible, according to the Human Rights Campaign. Other suggestions the LGBTQ+ civil rights organization has for what to bring to a protest are: Keep a well-stocked first aid kit in your vehicle A list of written emergency contacts on your body or a piece of paper,

Hundreds of cities across the countries are holding "No Kings Day" protests against President Trump. Watch live coverage here.