Overview

• The parade will mark the Army’s 250th anniversary and coincide with President Trump’s 79th birthday on June 14
• Organizers project a $45 million total cost, including up to $16 million for street repairs
• About 7,000 soldiers will march alongside 130 vehicles and more than 50 helicopters in a 90-minute procession
• Engineers will also fit tanks with new track pads to further reduce potential pavement damage
• Critics question the $45 million price tag and its overlap with the president’s birthday, raising concerns about politicizing the event