Overview

• Draft plans detail a parade featuring over 6,600 soldiers, 150 vehicles, 50 helicopters, and seven bands, alongside civilian participants and historical displays.
• The parade would coincide with both the Army's 250th anniversary and President Trump’s 79th birthday on June 14, 2025.
• Concerns have been raised about the parade's potential cost, estimated in the tens of millions, and infrastructure damage from heavy vehicles like tanks.
• The National Park Service has requested a national special security event designation for the parade, which is still under review.
• No final decision has been made, with Army officials awaiting White House approval and addressing logistical and security challenges.