ANN ARBOR, MI — Ann Arbor’s “No Kings” protest on Saturday largely took aim at President Donald Trump, but two of the event’s speakers went off script with a different message.

Around 5,000 people attended the rally, which included speakers, performance groups and a march throughout the city.

Thousands of demonstrators packed downtown Ann Arbor on Saturday evening, gathering in front of the city’s federal building as part of the nationwide “No Kings” protests against President Donald Trump’s military parade in Washington,

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The Lansing rally was scheduled for noon to 6 p.m. at the Michigan Capitol, with speeches, conversations with politicians, games, and more.

More than 70 No Kings demonstrations or events were planned throughout Michigan, including ones in Dearborn and Wyandotte. Others in Ferndale, Detroit and Ann Arbor drew the largest crowds while more unique ones took place over an Interstate 696 overpass in Roseville and a highway trail bridge in Romeo.

"No Kings" demonstrations against Trump are planned in dozens of Michigan cities, from Ann Arbor to Battle Creek, Bay City, Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Muskegon and beyond.

Saturday is a big day in American democracy as thousands of "No Kings Day" protests are set to take place around the country, with many across metro Detroit slated as well.