US EditionDC Prepares for Military Parade: What to Know
- A massive military parade is scheduled in Washington D.C. on June 14 to honor the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary and President Trump's 79th birthday.
- The event expanded from a low-key Army celebration after President Trump announced plans earlier this spring to transform it into a grand spectacle.
- The procession will take place on Constitution Avenue NW, stretching from 23rd to 15th Street NW, featuring more than 100 combat vehicles, numerous warplanes, a concert, fireworks, and paratroopers who will present Trump with a flag.
- Security preparations feature nearly 19 miles of fencing designed to prevent scaling, alongside extensive concrete barricades stretching about 17 miles, supplemented by 175 magnetometer checkpoints, drone monitoring, and a large deployment of law enforcement personnel.
- Despite no credible threats reported, multiple counter-protests, including a 'No Kings' rally and a mass march to the White House, highlight contrasting public reactions and traffic disruptions.
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Reagan Airport Is Pausing Flights for Trump’s Military Parade. What Will It Mean for Travelers?
Ronald Reagan National Airport will suspend airline operations on June 14 to accommodate flyovers and fireworks displays for a military parade held in honor of the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, a date that coincides with President Trump’s 79th birthday. Aviation experts say the flight interruptions are unusually disruptive and far more significant than those caused by other major events like presidential inaugurations. The airport, one of three…
Svenska Dagbladet
Dagens Nyheter.It has been described as a historic celebration – which happens to fall on the president's birthday. On Saturday, a grand military parade will be held in Washington, DC to mark the 250th anniversary of the US Army. The budget? Over $40 million.
Rain on parade? DC military celebration in for splash Saturday
D.C. is playing host to tanks, trucks and military might Saturday for the Army’s 250th birthday, but will it rain on the parade and dampen the pomp and circumstance? Here’s what you need to know.
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