US EditionWashington Hosts Army's 250th Anniversary Parade Facing Rain and Protests
- On Saturday, June 14, 2025, Washington, D.C. hosted a military parade celebrating the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary and President Trump's 79th birthday.
- President Trump ordered the parade to be significantly expanded from existing anniversary events despite controversy over its timing and cost.
- The parade featured approximately 6,600 troops, 150 vehicles including 128 tanks, and over 60 aircraft, and concluded with Army parachutists presenting a flag to Trump.
- Critics, including Senator Bernie Sanders and Democratic Senator Adam Schiff, condemned the $45 million taxpayer-funded parade as excessive and dictator-style, while supporters defended the celebration and recruitment benefits.
- Major protests planned nationwide met a strong law enforcement response, and rain with possible thunderstorms threatened to disrupt the parade as roughly 200,000 attendees gathered.
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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.
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June 14 marked Flag Day and the 250th Anniversary of the United States Army. Both events were commemorated last week with a military parade in Washington, D.C., overseen by President Donald Trump. The parade attracted mass derision from critics of the president, with some notable exceptions. One was Pennsylvania Democrat John Fetterman, who said the parade celebrated “the very best of us.” Millions of Americans attended “No Kings” protests the …
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