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250th Army Anniversary Parade in D.C. Draws Corporate Backing and Mass Protests

The June 14 parade featured 6,700 troops, tanks, aircraft, fireworks, flyovers under tight security with critics decrying its multimillion-dollar cost as a partisan spectacle.

President Donald Trump salutes troops during the celebration of the Army's 250th birthday on the National Mall on June 14, 2025, in Washington, DC.
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Overview

  • America250 secured direct sponsorship from Oracle, Lockheed Martin and Exiger for the parade, while FedEx and Walmart clarified their contributions funded other commemorative initiatives.
  • The Washington, D.C. showcase deployed about 6,700 troops, 150 military vehicles and 50 aircraft in a National Special Security Event overseen by the Department of Homeland Security.
  • Massive “No Kings” demonstrations spanned all 50 states, with tear gas used in Los Angeles and a shooting in Salt Lake City that left a marcher critically injured.
  • Critics lambasted the multimillion-dollar price tag for coinciding with President Trump’s 79th birthday and accused the event of serving partisan aims.
  • Officials credit the parade’s high-profile display with helping the Army reach its 2025 recruitment goals four months ahead of schedule.