Rallies criticizing the policies of former President Donald Trump are set to take place in more than 2,000 communities nationwide this weekend — including several locations throughout the Capital Region.

The demonstrations, dubbed “No Kings Day” protests, are scheduled to coincide with a military parade in Washington D.C. celebrating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary. The date also marks Flag Day — and Trump’s birthday.

Locally, events are planned in Colonie, Troy, Ballston Spa, Warrensburg, Guilderland and Saratoga Springs. Organizers say thousands are expected to attend.

“We’re sick and tired of the attacks on civil liberties by the Trump administration,” said Bryan Paz-Hernandez, chair of Indivisible Troy, which is helping coordinate the regional events.

In Troy, protesters are expected to gather at Riverfront Park at 9:30 a.m. Saturday before marching across the Green Island Bridge. In Colonie, demonstrators will line the sidewalks along Wolf Road — from Central Avenue to Albany Shaker Road — starting around 1 p.m.

Organizers emphasized their commitment to nonviolent protest and say measures are in place to help maintain peace.

“This is a hundred percent a peaceful demonstration,” Paz-Hernandez said. “We’ve asked all the people who’ve signed up to be peaceful, and we actually have safety marshals at both events in Troy and Albany who have been trained to de-escalate and prevent any violence.”

Saratoga Springs is also preparing for a protest along North Broadway and East Avenue between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., during the city’s annual Elks Flag Day Parade. City officials say they have been in contact with organizers and believe the event will remain orderly.

“Saratoga is very open to people who want to do things the right way,” said Mayor John Safford, a Republican. “As long as they’re gonna follow the rules of the Elks, we’ll be fine.”

Safford said organizers have pledged to remain peaceful and to honor democratic values.

“I talked to the leadership of the Elks last night, and this group has agreed that it would be peaceful,” Safford said. “They’re gonna carry American flags, they’re gonna honor democracy, which is fine with us.”

Earlier this week, demonstrators shut down streets in downtown Albany after staging a protest at the intersection of Washington Avenue and South Hawk Street. Police redirected traffic and later reopened Washington Avenue between South Swan Street and Eagle Street.

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan said officers are trained to protect free speech while prioritizing safety.

“The content of the speech doesn’t matter,” Sheehan said. “Our police department looks to de-escalate situations. People have the right to free speech and to protest those who are exercising their First Amendment right.”

In a statement to CBS6, Albany Police emphasized their focus during protests.

“During any protest, our main objective is to ensure the safety of all participants, officers, and the community,” the department said. “If a protest occurs here in Albany, our officers will ensure all demonstrations remain safe and peaceful while upholding rights of free speech and assembly.”