Hundreds of masked members of the white nationalist group Patriot Front marched through parts of Washington, D.C., on Saturday ahead of Independence Day festivities planned for the evening that have been criticized as divisive.

The men were clothed in outfits associated with white nationalist organization Patriot Front.

People wearing symbols of the White supremacist group Patriot Front marched in Washington on July 4.

Experts link group's symbolism to historic fascist movements and white nationalism