BOSTON — The “No Kings” movement — touted by national organizers as a “peaceful national day of action and mass mobilization in response to the increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption of the Trump administration” — has brought thousands to the Boston Common Saturday.

Musicians, community leaders and politicians are expected to be featured. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is expected to speak during the city’s event at 12:30 p.m.

Find updates here throughout the event, expected to officially end at about 3 p.m.

Read more: ‘No Kings’ protest guide: Massachusetts events planned for Saturday

12:15 p.m. — Donna Summer on the common in spirit

The Good Trouble, a brass band from Somerville, warmed up the crowd. One song included a reworked version of Boston legend Donna Summer’s song “

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