Meanwhile, thousands of "No Kings Day" protests are set to be held across the U.S. on Saturday to protest the Trump administration and to counterprogram the military parade in Washington, D.C. Protestors wearing shirts reading "make out not war" climbed on top of a military vehicle ahead of the Army parade.

Coordinated "No Kings" protests are underway from coast-to-coast, part of a "national day of peaceful protest" against the Trump administration that is expected to draw millions. Protesters in some areas braved wet weather to raise signs and chant slogans supporting the rights of immigrants and criticizing what they see as Trump's power grab.