JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Johnson City Police Department issued a statement regarding protests planned around the region Saturday.

The nationwide “No Kings” protests will take place across the Tri-Cities, including in Johnson City, Kingsport and Abingdon. The event is part of “No Kings Day,” a protest against the Trump administration on the same day as a military parade in Washington, D.C.

The statement from the Johnson City Police Department is as follows:

The Johnson City Police Department respects and upholds the right of individuals to engage in peaceful assemblies.

We are aware of local gatherings related to national events planned for this weekend and remind the public that temporary structures and amplified sound require proper permitting, sidewalks must remain accessible for pedestrians, and traffic flow cannot be obstructed. Additionally, participants must comply with all traffic signals when crossing intersections.

As always, the mission of the Johnson City Police Department is to protect the safety, rights, and freedoms of all individuals in our community. That commitment guides our approach each and every day.

Johnson City Police Department

The Johnson City “No Kings” protest will be held in Founders Park at 9:30 a.m. To view a list of planned demonstrations, many of which will also host food drives, visit TennVa UNITED.