“I think these protests are a sign of how concerned people are about the creeping authoritarianism in our country,” said Lloyd Guthrie, who attended a morning “No Kings” demonstration in Parker.

the theme of this year’s Pride parade and festival is “Here to Stay,” a message “of resilience and defiance in the face of increased political attacks on LGBTQIA+ Communities and People.”

Millions of Americans are expected to attend “No Kings” protests across the country to denounce what organizers describe as President Donald Trump’s authoritarian policies and “militarization of our ...