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Army Confirms Military Parade for Trump’s Birthday and 250th Anniversary Celebration

The parade, scheduled for June 14, will feature thousands of troops, military vehicles, and aircraft, with costs estimated in the tens of millions.

President Donald Trump delivers a special commencement address to University of Alabama graduates at Coleman Coliseum. Graduation occurs over the weekend. Trump tells a story about a female weight lifter struggling in a competition with a trans weight lifter.
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Overview

  • The U.S. Army has confirmed plans for a military parade on June 14, coinciding with its 250th anniversary and President Trump’s 79th birthday.
  • The event will include over 6,600 soldiers, 150 vehicles, 50 helicopters, seven bands, and a parachute jump by the Golden Knights.
  • The parade route will stretch from Arlington, Virginia, to the National Mall, with additional festivities such as a concert and fireworks planned.
  • D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has raised concerns about potential road damage from heavy vehicles like tanks, calling for repair funds if they are used.
  • The parade, estimated to cost tens of millions of dollars, has been classified as a potential national special security event, pending final approval.