US EditionWashington Hosts Army's 250th Anniversary Parade Facing Rain and Protests
- Washington, D.C. held a military parade on Saturday, June 14, to mark the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary along the National Mall.
- Organizers aimed to refocus attention from criticism calling it an 'authoritarian birthday party' toward highlighting core democratic values amid planned demonstrations.
- The parade featured 6,169 soldiers marching seven across and ten deep, 128 armored vehicles, 62 aircraft overhead, and ended with the Army's Golden Knights parachute team presenting a flag.
- Officials budgeted up to $45 million covering transport, housing, and repairs, while weather forecasts predicted rain and possible thunderstorms, but the parade would proceed rain or shine.
- Up to 200,000 spectators were expected despite security measures and transportation disruptions, showing the event's significance as a historic military celebration amid potential weather delays.
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