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USA Today
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Country singers and parade celebrate Army – and (unofficially) Trump's birthday
Country singers and parade celebrate Army – and (unofficially) Trump's birthday A massive military parade on the streets of Washington will showcase troops, tanks, weapons, aircraft – and music performers including country singer Scotty Hasting, a former Army infantryman who was wounded in Afghanistan. Country singer Noah Hicks of Nashville and DJ Nyla Symone, one of New York's youngest DJs, will perform at the U.S. Army's Grand Military Parade in Washington. The parade is a celebration of the Army's 250th year, scheduled for June 14 – which is also President Donald Trump's 79th birthday. A concert will feature "5-7 musical acts" with country music performers, not yet identified, according to Axios. Trump is scheduled to speak at the event, which is expected to draw at least 200,000 people. You can register for free tickets to the parade, but they're limited. The two-hour event, a military spectacle and unofficial birthday party, takes place on Constitution Avenue near the National Mall and starts at 6:30 p.m. ET. Events include Army parachuters jumping from aircraft, landing and giving Trump an American flag for his birthday, Pentagon officials said, according to Axios. Trump expressed a desire for a large military parade during his first administration. That did not happen, but the president is playing a major role in the Army celebration, which now includes the parade, Reuters reported. Where will the parade start and end? Unable to view our graphics? Click here to see them. The celebration day begins with a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in the morning. Events include "historical U.S. Army personnel reenactors, period-accurate equipment, vehicles, impressive flyovers, and military bands," according to America 250, the organizer. What's in the Army parade? For the celebration, the U.S. Army is bringing in: 7,500 troops 28 M1 Abrams tanks 28 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles 4 Paladin self-propelled howitzer cannons 50 Apache, Black Hawk and Chinook helicopters The vehicles will be transported by train, and the helicopters will be flown in. Vintage warplanes, including a World War II-era B-17 bomber and a P-51 Mustang fighter, are set to fly over the National Mall. The parade will cross in front of Trump's viewing stand on Constitution Avenue south of the White House at about 6 p.m. Trump is expected to preside over the enlistment and reenlistment of soldiers at the end of the parade. The event will end with fireworks at dusk. How much will the parade cost? The latest price tag for the parade is $30 million, a figure that could rise as high as $45 million. Though the Army is expected to pay for any damage from tanks rolling through the streets of the capital, it's "not expecting damage" to the roads, officials said. CONTRIBUTING Cybele Mayes-Osterman, Tom Vanden Brook SOURCE USA TODAY Network reporting and research; Reuters; America 250
USA Today
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Where is Trump's military parade taking place? See route, map
Where is Trump's military parade taking place? See route, map Show Caption Hide Caption White House plans parade for Trump's bday, Army's 250th anniversary The White House is planning a massive military parade to celebrate the Army's 250th anniversary and President Donald Trump's 79th birthday. President Donald Trump is getting the military parade he's long wanted this year, as the U.S. Army plans to mark its 250th anniversary with a pomp-filled procession through the streets of the nation's capital, a date coinciding with the president's birthday. "The event is designed not only to showcase the Army's modern capabilities but also to inspire a new generation to embrace the spirit of service, resilience, and leadership that defines the United States," according to a May 21 statement on event organizer's website. "The parade will trace the Army's evolution from the Revolutionary War through to the U.S. Army of Tomorrow." Here's what to know about the parade's route and when it takes place. When and where is the military parade? The military parade is slated for Saturday, June 14, in the heart of Washington, D.C., spanning six blocks and bisecting the National Mall. Celebrations and associated events are set to take place throughout the day, starting with a fitness competition at 9:30 a.m. ET, and an assortment of military demonstrations, equipment displays and live music performances throughout the day. Visitors can expect kid zones, more than 50 vendor and experience booths, and meet-and-greats with "Army soldiers, NFL players, influencers and celebrities," according to the U.S. Army event page. Army, Trump love a $40M parade. But nothing is planned for Navy, Marines. What does the parade commemorate? On June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Congress voted to establish the Continental Army, organizers say, marking the creation of America's first national military force more than a year before the Declaration of Independence. Trump, US Army throwing military parade: How to get tickets Where does the Grand Military Parade start and end? The parade will take place along Constitution Avenue NW, starting at 15th Street alongside the National Mall, near the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The procession will begin at 6:30 p.m. ET, cutting through the mall between the Washington Monument and German-American Friendship Garden on one side and the long grassy expanse of President's Park in front of the White House on the other. The parade will cross in front of Trump's viewing stand on Constitution Avenue south of the White House at about 6 p.m. It will continue in the direction of the Lincoln Memorial, passing by Constitution Gardens and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial before ending at 7:30 p.m. ET on Constitution Avenue NW and 23rd Street. A concert at the Ellipse is scheduled to start when the parade ends, and Army officials say a firework display will begin at 9:45 p.m. ET. Contributing: George Petras and Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY. Kathryn Palmer is a national trending news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at kapalmer@ and on X @KathrynPlmr.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Donald Trump's 79th birthday meets US Army's 250th anniversary parade: Date, time, location and how to get free tickets
Americans can now register for free tickets to the US Army's Grand Military Parade in Washington, a massive celebration set for June 14 that marks the Army's 250th year and, unofficially, US President 's 79th birthday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The parade promises to be one of the largest military displays the capital has seen in decades, which will include tanks, helicopters, vintage warplanes and thousands of soldiers. The grand celebration will take over Constitution Avenue from 6:30 pm ET, reports USA Today. Although it's officially a celebration of the Army's historic anniversary, the timing has turned it into an unofficial birthday party for Trump. Parade route and what to expect Events will begin in the morning with a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Then, from the National Mall to the White House, troops and heavy armour will roll down the streets. The main action happens on Constitution Avenue, where Trump will be seated in a special viewing stand just south of the White House. A Pentagon official told Axios that Army parachutists will jump from aircraft and land near Trump's stand, where they will hand him an American flag for his birthday. Trump, who had earlier called for a major military parade during his first term, is now playing a leading role in this event. According to Reuters, he will preside over an enlistment and reenlistment ceremony for troops at the end of the parade. What's in the line-up? Here's what attendees can look forward to, according to planning documents and organisers America 250: 7,500 soldiers participating 28 M1 Abrams tanks 28 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles 4 Paladin howitzers 50 military helicopters, including Apaches, Black Hawks and Chinooks Flyovers by vintage aircraft like the B-17 bomber and P-51 Mustang Historical reenactors, military bands and period-accurate equipment will also be on show. Where will troops stay? Soldiers travelling to Washington from across the country won't be staying in traditional barracks. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Instead, they'll be housed in repurposed government office buildings like the Department of Agriculture and a warehouse on 7th Street. They'll receive two MREs and one hot meal a day, with $50 daily bonus pay. Defence officials said 'mayors' will be assigned to organise showers and logistics at each housing site. 'Bring your sleeping bags,' one official joked. How much will it cost? The event currently carries a $30 million price tag, which could rise to $45 million. While the Army says it will cover any damage from tanks on city streets, officials are 'not expecting damage.' Trump, speaking on NBC's Meet the Press on May 4, defended the cost: 'It's peanuts compared to the value of doing it.' A patriotic show – or political display? Not everyone supports the idea. Critics have accused the president of using the parade to boost his own image. 'This is Trump. This is all about his ego and making everything about him,' said Senator Jack Reed, the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee. 'The only thing he'd be disappointed about is that he couldn't fly his plane over the parade.' Reports also suggest Trump is in talks to obtain a Boeing 747 from Qatar, raising questions over potential conflicts of interest. Still, Trump insists it's about the military, calling it a tribute to 'the greatest military in the world.' How to get tickets Ticket numbers are limited. Registration for free parade tickets is now open to the public. The grand fireworks display planned for dusk is expected to cap off a day full of military pride with a touch of Trump flair.
USA Today
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Get parade tickets to celebrate Army's 250th year – and (unofficially) Trump's birthday
Get parade tickets to celebrate Army's 250th year – and (unofficially) Trump's birthday You can now register for free tickets to the U.S. Army's Grand Military Parade in Washington, a celebration of the Army's 250th year, scheduled for June 14 – which is also President Donald Trump's 79th birthday. Tickets for the parade are limited. The two-hour event, a massive military spectacle and unofficial birthday party, takes place on Constitution Avenue near the National Mall and starts at 6:30 p.m. ET. Events include Army parachuters jumping from aircraft, landing and giving Trump an American flag for his birthday, Pentagon officials said, according to Axios. Trump expressed a desire for a large military parade during his first administration. That did not happen, but the president is playing a major role in the Army celebration, which now includes the parade, Reuters reported. Where will the parade start and end? The celebration day begins with a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in the morning. Events include "historical U.S. Army personnel reenactors, period-accurate equipment, vehicles, impressive flyovers, and military bands," according to America 250, the organizer. What's in the Army parade? For the celebration, the U.S. Army is bringing in: 7,500 troops 28 M1 Abrams tanks 28 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles 4 Paladin self-propelled howitzer cannons 50 Apache, Black Hawk and Chinook helicopters The vehicles will be transported by train, and the helicopters will be flown in. Vintage warplanes, including a World War II-era B-17 bomber and a P-51 Mustang fighter, are set to fly over the National Mall. The parade will cross in front of Trump's viewing stand on Constitution Avenue south of the White House at about 6 p.m. Trump is expected to preside over the enlistment and reenlistment of soldiers at the end of the parade. The event will end with fireworks at dusk. How much will the parade cost? The latest price tag for the parade is $30 million, a figure that could rise as high as $45 million. Though the Army is expected to pay for any damage from tanks rolling through the streets of the capital, it's "not expecting damage" to the roads, officials said. CONTRIBUTING Cybele Mayes-Osterman, Tom Vanden Brook SOURCE USA TODAY Network reporting and research; Reuters; America 250
Axios
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Axios
Army releases tickets for D.C. military parade on June 14
Tickets are now available for the Army's 250th anniversary "Grand Military Parade" on June 14, when 6,700 soldiers and dozens of tanks and war machines will roll through D.C. Why it matters: D.C.'s first military parade since the Gulf War will end with Army parachuters touching down to present President Trump with an American flag on his 79th birthday, officials told reporters Wednesday at the Pentagon. The big picture: From the Revolutionary War to the world wars and beyond, units will march dressed in period attire. It will run on Constitution from 23rd Street to 15th Street. The first Abrams battle tanks destined for D.C. were loaded onto trains in Texas' Fort Cavazos on Wednesday. By the numbers: There will be 28 Abrams tanks taking part in the evening parade. Metal plates will be laid down on the street to prevent damage from the 68-ton machines. Joining in are 28 Bradley fighting vehicles and Stryker armored vehicles, four Paladin howitzers, towed artillery, and multiple infantry squad vehicles, according to Army spokesperson Steve Warren. Plus: 34 horses, two mules, and one dog. A planned flyover will involve more than 50 military helicopters in addition to historical aircraft like a B-25 bomber and P-51 Mustang. Before fireworks, the Army's Golden Knights will parachute down to the Ellipse to present Trump a folded flag. The commander-in-chief will then administer the oath to 250 soldiers. When asked if the Army will mark Trump's birthday: "No plans. This has been the Army's birthday for 240 — we've had 249 previous of these," Warren told reporters. State of play: The Army predicts it will spend $25 million to $45 million on the birthday plans, which include a U.S. Army festival at the National Mall during the day. The military parade is a much more recent addition — an idea aligning with Trump's long desire to hold one. The estimate is a partial accounting; it doesn't include the kind of inauguration-level security that the Secret Service and law enforcement will provide for the parade. (It's classified as a National Special Security Event.) Also TBD: The staging for Trump, who is expected to watch the parade from a stand that's being built on the Ellipse. The Army said the White House is handling its stand. Zoom out: As part of weeklong celebrations, the Army festival is also open to the public pre-parade from 11am to 6pm on the National Mall. Along with exhibits and weapons displays, soldiers will compete in a fitness competition, and the NFL will have a Kids Zone section for family-friendly activities (featuring Commanders head coach Dan Quinn). A concert will include country singers Noah Hicks and Scotty Hasting, and DJ Nyla. Between the lines: The Pentagon is on the hook for any damage to city roads, a concern of Mayor Muriel Bowser. "The Army is responsible for any damage," Col. Jesse Curry of the Army Corps of Engineers told media. Early plans suggested a much longer procession, starting from the Pentagon and going over Memorial Bridge. Heavy vehicles will instead be trucked to a staging point near West Potomac Park — so, no tanks crossing the Potomac. Meanwhile, soldiers will bunk in two government office buildings, sleeping on military cots and eating military MRE meals (they also have a $69 per diem, Warren said).
