HARRISBURG, Pa. — On Sunday, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro responded to the "No Kings" protests held throughout the state and across the country the day before. In a statement issued on Facebook, Shapiro said the following:

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Multiple 'No' Kings' protests took place across the country Saturday, including in central Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro issued a statement ahead of protests planned for Saturday, urging demonstrators to remain peaceful while exercising their constitutional rights.

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey said that he, too, was “deeply concerned about President Trump’s decision to hold a military parade," but added that while “many in our city feel passionate about the issues facing our country

Thousands of protesters converged in Harrisburg at Riverfront Park joining millions nationwide to express dissatisfaction with the Trump administration. The protests were held as a counter

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.

Billed as a "nationwide day of defiance," organizing materials for "No Kings Day" say the protests are an opportunity for Americans to "stand together against cruelty, corruption, and authoritarianism.

"No Kings" rallies brought demonstrators together, joining voices across the nation and region to protest what they call a growing threat of authoritarianism in American politics.