US EditionWashington Hosts Army's 250th Anniversary Parade Facing Rain and Protests
- The U.S. Army held a military parade on June 14, 2025, in Washington, D.C., marking its 250th anniversary along Constitution Avenue.
- Organizers aimed to shift attention from critics calling it an "authoritarian birthday party" toward highlighting core democratic values during the event.
- The parade included 6,169 soldiers arranged in formations of seven columns and ten rows, accompanied by 128 tanks, armored vehicles, artillery units, and 62 aircraft flying overhead, all taking place amid extensive celebrations on the National Mall.
- The Army allocated a budget of up to $45 million for the event, anticipating as many as 200,000 attendees, while a White House official confirmed the parade would take place regardless of thunderstorms or rain.
- The event concluded with a jump by the Golden Knights parachute team presenting the flag to President Trump and implies ongoing debate about military displays and public response.
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