Texas DPS officers will close the Capitol early ahead of Saturday's protest to ensure safety, but organizers say 'No Kings' protest will be peaceful.

The Houston demonstration is one of several planned in the region throughout the day and is expected to draw thousands of protesters.

Coinciding with Trump's 79th birthday, the parade will feature tanks, bands and thousands of troops in honor of the Army’s 250th anniversary celebration.

Thousands gathered at Houston City Hall for a lively protest early Saturday, cheering as local speakers decried President Trump’s immigration crackdown. Police officers in protective gear ringed parts of a subdued but attentive crowd.

BEDFORD TWP. — A crowd of about 70 people gathered at the Bedford Township Government Center for Saturday's No Kings protest. Dana Brown, co-leader of Dundee Indivisible, said they're taking a stand to protect democracy.

Elizabeth Mendoza watched nervously as demonstrators protesting President Donald Trump’s immigration raids and policies clashed with police outside of her Compton restaurant, Restaurante Y Pupuseria La Ceiba.

Protesters pack City Hall park, fill the streets. As the No Kings rally kicked off, the space surrounding the steps of City Hall quickly filled up. Peopl

MORE: KXAN reporter Jala Washington said a No Kings Protest in Bastrop had at least 500 people demonstrating against the Trump Administration. A group of Trump supporters was also present and counter-protesting.