The rally had few issues. But after it ended, CMPD sprayed marchers with pepper spray “to gain compliance” of people pushing police.

A small group of protesters clashed with Charlotte police officers Saturday after a larger planned protest against President Donald Trump and his administration had wrapped up in Uptown. A No Kings protest happening in Charlotte on Saturday,

PHILADELPHIA — Cities large and small were preparing for major demonstrations Saturday across the U.S. against President Donald Trump, as officials urge calm, National Guard troops mobilize and Trump attends a military parade in Washington to mark the Army’s 250th anniversary.

Millions were expected to gather in “No Kings” demonstrations in over 1,500 cities on Saturday, the same day the Army is celebrating its 250th anniversary on Trump’s birthday.

After the conclusion of the rally, a smaller group of approximately 200 individuals, who were not affiliated with the event organizers, remained in the Uptown area and engaged in additional marches resulting in two arrests.

Most of the events in Sarasota and Manatee counties took place this morning, though the rally scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. at J.D. Hamel Park on Sarasota's bayfront is expected to draw the largest number of protesters.

Protests and rallies are expected to take place soon across North Carolina as part of a “nationwide day of defiance” against authoritarianism and President Donald Trump.

Hundreds gather at the Statehouse to take part in the "No Kings" rally -- one of many happening across the U.S. on Saturday.