US EditionWashington Hosts Army's 250th Anniversary Parade Facing Rain and Protests
- Washington, D.C., hosted a military parade on June 14, 2025, to celebrate the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary and President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.
- Organizers sought to refocus the event from what critics called an authoritarian birthday party to highlighting core democratic values amid planned protests and high security.
- The parade featured 6,169 soldiers marching seven across and ten deep, 128 tanks, armored vehicles, artillery, 62 aircraft flyovers, and ended with the Army’s Golden Knights parachute team presenting a flag.
- The Army allocated as much as $45 million to cover costs related to equipment transportation, troop lodging, and street maintenance, while anticipating as many as 200,000 participants despite forecasts of rain and possible thunderstorm-related interruptions.
- The parade took place regardless of weather conditions, with authorities overseeing a minimum of nine protests, managing road and metro disruptions, and remaining prepared to act swiftly if the situation required.
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