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What to know: ‘No Kings' rallies throughout NE Ohio Saturday
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CLEVELAND (WJW) — Cities across Northeast Ohio will join hundreds across the nation in hosting 'No Kings' rallies Saturday.
Protesters preparing for 'No Kings' rallies throughout NE Ohio Saturday
The rallies are in protest of President Donald Trump and a military parade scheduled for Saturday in Washington, D.C.
Demonstrations are listed in Cleveland, Akron, Canton, Cuyahoga Falls, Hudson, Dover, Wooster, Ashland and Alliance.
Organizers say thousands are expected in downtown Cleveland for 'peaceful, nonviolent gatherings.'
'We have an emergency operations plan in place. We have officers placed at strategic places,' said Sgt. Freddy Diaz, with Cleveland police.
In Akron, a demonstration is planned outside of the John F. Seiberling federal building.
'We've been in contact with the organizers of the event here in Akron and we are expecting a good turnout of peaceful protestors. As always, Akron Police Department will be prepared if they are needed for any reason but that is not the expectation,' a city spokesperson told FOX 8 News.
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In Canton, demonstrators are expected to gather at the arts center where they will merge with a planned Stark Pride March that will travel to Centennial Park.
Parking restrictions are in place in downtown Cleveland through 4 p.m. Sunday. You can read the list of impacted streets here.
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