US EditionWashington Hosts Army's 250th Anniversary Parade Facing Rain and Protests
- Washington hosted a military parade on June 14 along Constitution Avenue to mark the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary and President Trump's 79th birthday.
- Organizers initiated a campaign aimed at redirecting attention away from what they describe as 'an authoritarian birthday party' and towards fundamental democratic principles amid nationwide criticism and protests.
- The event included 6,169 soldiers, 128 tanks, armored personnel carriers, artillery, 62 aircraft, and festivities featuring NFL players, fitness competitions, and concerts.
- Authorities anticipate a crowd reaching as many as two hundred thousand people, with a budget ranging from $25 million to $45 million allocated for housing of troops, transportation of equipment, street maintenance, and vigilant security oversight of nine planned demonstrations.
- Officials confirmed that the parade will proceed regardless of rain, though lightning might cause delays, and the event will conclude with a parachute demonstration followed by fireworks.
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The Army celebrates 250 years with parade that coincides with Trump's birthday
A massive military parade unfolding against the backdrop of President Donald Trump’s unconventional flex of fighting forces in American streets this week is on track to begin Saturday evening with tanks, bands and thousands of troops. The parade, honoring the Army’s long-planned 250th anniversary celebration and coinciding with Trump’s 79th birthday, is set to step off from the Lincoln Memorial under the threat of stormy weather in Washington an…
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