The protests coincide with a military parade in Washington D.C. to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, Flag Day and Trump’s birthday.

States-wide demonstration against President Donald Trump, planned for months and to be held Saturday, has ballooned in scope since protests against the administration's immigration raids broke out last week.

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