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The U.S. Army will celebrate its 250th anniversary with a "grand military parade" in Washington, D.C., on June 14, which also marks President Donald Trump's 79th birthday.
Newsweek contacted the Pentagon press office for comment via email on Wednesday outside regular office hours.
Why It Matters
Saturday's military parade will be the first in Washington since about 8,000 troops marched through the capital in 1991 to mark the victory of an American-led coalition over Saddam Hussein's Iraq in the Gulf War.
The event has sparked controversy, with supporters arguing it will boost recruitment for the U.S. military, while critics point to the cost and Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky warns it could look like "images you saw of the Soviet Union and North Korea."
What To Know
The parade is scheduled to begin on 23rd Street NW at 6:30 p.m. ET, with the procession passing along Constitution Avenue to 15th Street NW, where it should finish about 7:30 p.m. This will be followed by other celebrations, including a fireworks display, which are scheduled to conclude at 9:30 p.m.
People wanting to watch the procession can apply for tickets online granting access to viewing areas along the parade route and Washington Monument Grounds.
Citing army officials, CBS News said they expect the parade and associated celebrations to feature about 6,600 soldiers along with 150 vehicles and 50 aircraft. This will include troops dressed in uniforms from different eras in U.S. history from the Revolutionary War to the present day.
The event is being held to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. army and coincides with President Trump's birthday.
The event is being held to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. army and coincides with President Trump's birthday.
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Modern vehicles expected to take part include 26 M1A1 Abrams tanks, 27 Bradley Fighting Vehicles, 27 Bradley Fighting Vehicles, eight CH-47 helicopters and 16 UH-60 Black Hawks.
Two World War II-era Sherman tanks along with four historic P-51 aircraft are also expected, along with a Renault tank from World War I.
The parade marks the 250th anniversary of the Second Continental Congress deciding on June 14, 1775, to create the Continental Army following fighting between militia units and British troops at Lexington and Concord during the revolution. The following day, Congress voted to put George Washington, a veteran of the French and Indian Wars, in overall command.
Officials have estimated that the event will cost between $25 million and $45 million, though a final figure has not been confirmed.
According to CBS News, while planning for the event started nearly two years ago, plans for a parade were only added this year. The event will not officially reference Trump's birthday.
In 2017, Trump attended a Bastille Day parade in Paris after being invited by French President Emmanuel Macron.
US Army soldiers on top of a M1 Abrams tank during a media preview of the Army's Parade at West Potomac Park in Washington, DC on June 11, 2025. A military parade and celebration of...
US Army soldiers on top of a M1 Abrams tank during a media preview of the Army's Parade at West Potomac Park in Washington, DC on June 11, 2025. A military parade and celebration of the 250th birthday of the US Army will be held in Washington, DC, on June 14, which also coincides with President Donald Trump's 78th birthday. More
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According to The Washington Post speaking to top U.S. military officials, Trump later said: "It was one of the greatest parades I've ever seen. We're going to have to try and top it."
Metal plating 1-inch thick has been put over some roads in Washington to protect them from heavy military vehicles and the army has agreed to pay for any damage.
On June 10, freelance journalist Andrew Leyden shared video that he claimed showed a tank driving in Washington ahead of the parade.
About 1,800 protests against Trump are planned across the U.S. on June 14 under the banner of "No Kings."
What People Are Saying
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, speaking before the House Armed Services Committee: "I believe very specifically that telling that story will directly lead to a recruiting boom that will fill up our pipeline for the coming years."
Colonel Jesse Curry, director of the Office of the Chief of Engineers, at a briefing on Monday: "The tanks all have brand new rubber track pads placed on them, which increase the padding that they have underneath each track to minimize that potential damage, and it's a parade, so they're going to be moving slowly."
Senator Bernie Sanders, on X, formerly Twitter: "We all like to enjoy a nice birthday party. But most of us don't celebrate with a $45 million taxpayer-funded military parade.
"Save taxpayer money. Have a birthday cake and blow out a few candles. Don't shut down the capital and roll out 60-ton tanks through the streets."
What Happens Next
If all goes to plan, the parade should commence at 6:30 p.m. ET on June 14.
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