PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cities large and small were preparing for major demonstrations Saturday across the U.S. against President Donald Trump, as officials urge calm, National Guard troops mobilize and Trump attends a military parade in Washington to mark the Army’s 250th anniversary.

The "No Kings" protests were scheduled in Connecticut as early as 9:30 a.m. in Canton and Glastonbury and could last elsewhere until 6 p.m.

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 military parade celebrating the U.