The “day of defiance” protests began as early as 10 a.m. in North Texas, while the Washington, D.C., military parade for the Army’s 250th birthday starts at 5:30 p.m. Central.

Across the country, relatively few disruptions were reported during protests and marches where the mood ranged from joyful to defiant.

A day of nationwide defiance." It called today's celebration in Washington D.C., a "spectacle meant to look like strength." The protest in Savannah was hosted by Coastal Georgia for Democracy and the Savannah Chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America.