ORLANDO, Fla. — Thousands of protests are taking place nationwide today in what organizers are calling "No Kings Day."  

The protests come in response to President Donald Trump's military birthday parade. 

Organizers said they want to defend democracy. Several people rallied in cities across Central Florida to participate in the demonstrations.

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One demonstration got underway in Orlando late Saturday afternoon.

"This is time for us to come together as a country and we need to heal, we need to work together," attendee Sandra Henry said.

Also part of the crowd, Democratic State Representative Anna Eskamani of Orange County.

"The energy is wonderful," she said. "I mean this is such a reflection of who we are as central Floridians.”

Eskamani also said she is using this time to enhance voter registration efforts.

Other cities in Central Florida also saw demonstrations, including where Casselberry hundreds of people showed up Saturday morning.

"There are more of us than there are of them," attendee Beth Reeser said.

The Orlando demonstration is expected to run until 7:30 p.m.

As those protests took place, supporters of President Trump came together to celebrate Flag Day, as well as President Trump’s 79th birthday.

“I just believe that we should be out here showing support for our president, because a nation divided cannot stand, that is Abraham Lincoln’s words,” Madeira Beach resident Matthew Harris said. “I’m a good conservative. I don’t call myself Republican, I don’t call myself anything. I’m a patriot, whoever is good for our country, that’s who I vote for.”