The largely peaceful protests during the "No Kings Day" demonstration in downtown Los Angeles took an intense turn in the afternoon. Police ordered the crowd to disperse at about 4:15 p.m. PDT near Alameda Street and Temple Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department's Central Division.

The protests are scheduled to coincide with President Donald Trump’s parade for the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary scheduled in Washington, D.C.

The “No Kings” rallies were organized in nearly 2,000 locations nationwide, including cities, towns, and community spaces.

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

Hundreds of protesters stretched up and down Lancaster Avenue in Ardmore on Saturday morning, donning American flags, protest signs, and Eagles gear. The demonstrators were gathered for “No Kings,” a collection of protests taking place across the country in response to President Donald Trump’s military parade in Washington, D.C.

Anti-Trump protests are planned for Harrisburg, Lancaster, York, Gettysburg and thousands of other places throughout central Pennsylvania and the nation.

Former Minnesota House Speaker, husband killed in politically motivated shooting, officials say Israel’s defense minister warns 'Tehran will burn' if Iran continues firing missiles 'No Kings' protests against Trump admin.