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June 14 Army Parade to Deploy Steel Plates to Limit $16M in D.C. Street Damage

Steel plates will be laid at critical turns to protect pavement during the Army’s 250th anniversary parade on President Trump’s birthday.

U.S. military members participate in the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C., May 26, 2025.
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Overview

  • The parade is set for June 14, 2025, to honor the Army’s 250th anniversary on President Trump’s 79th birthday.
  • The operation carries a $45 million price tag, with military officials estimating up to $16 million in D.C. street repairs.
  • The Army plans to place 1-inch-thick steel plates at critical tank turning points and fit vehicles with new track pads to protect pavement.
  • Participating units include about 7,000 marching soldiers, 130 vehicles such as 28 M1A1 tanks, and a flyover of more than 50 helicopters.
  • Senator Adam Schiff and Mayor Muriel Bowser have criticized the event as a costly display of presidential power and a threat to local roads.