US EditionWashington Hosts Army's 250th Anniversary Parade Facing Rain and Protests
- President Donald Trump attended a military parade in Washington, DC, on June 14, 2025, marking the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary and his 79th birthday.
- The parade was planned by the Trump administration to celebrate the Army's history and faced controversy amid nationwide No Kings protests denouncing Trump's policies.
- About 6,600 troops, 150 military vehicles, including M1 Abrams tanks and Bradleys, and over 50 aircraft participated, despite a canceled U.S. Air Force flyover due to bad weather.
- The parade cost an estimated $25 million to $45 million, with Trump praising the Army as the 'greatest, fiercest and bravest fighting force' and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll linking the event to a recruiting boost.
- The event included Trump swearing in 250 recruits, featured historic units and modern technology, and signaled continued emphasis on military strength amid domestic dissent and international challenges.
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In photos: Army 250th anniversary parade marches through Washington - All Photos
The United States Army celebrated its 250th anniversary with a parade that marched through Washington on June 14, 2025. Rain dampened the parade, which featured thousands of troops, 150 vehicles and 50 aircraft. The event ended with President Donald Trump giving a speech and then a fireworks display.
Videos: Army's 250th anniversary celebrated with Trump military parade
President Donald Trump described Saturday’s military parade in Washington, D.C., as a “magnificent display” honoring the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. Addressing the Army and the crowd at Saturday’s military parade, Trump said, “The Army keeps us free, you make us strong, and tonight, you have made all Americans very proud.” The president recognized the Army as the “greatest, fiercest, and bravest fighting force ever to stride the face of …
Photos from the U.S. Army’s 250th Anniversary Parade
Saturday’s military parade, which celebrated the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary and was held on President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, featured fireworks, tanks, military flyovers and a plethora of red, white and blue. It was the first military parade held in Washington since the June 8, 1991 parade honoring the end of the Gulf War. The parade offered a sharp contrast to protests Saturday against the Trump administration in cities across the nat…
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