The largely peaceful protests during the "No Kings Day" demonstration in downtown Los Angeles took an intense turn in the afternoon. Police ordered the crowd to disperse at about 4:15 p.m. PDT near Alameda Street and Temple Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department's Central Division.

Organizers have planned demonstrations in cities and towns across the country on the same day as President Trump’s parade in Washington to celebrate the Army.

Millions marched in cities across the U.S. on Saturday as part of the nationwide "No Kings" demonstrations, according to event organizers

Three events have been planned for the national "No Kings" day of mobilization in Springfield. None of these have been canceled.