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Plans for Military Parade in D.C. Announced for Army’s 250th Anniversary and Trump’s Birthday

The four-mile parade, scheduled for June 14, 2025, faces logistical challenges as local officials express concerns over public safety and infrastructure disruptions.

Members of the U.S. Army participate in a St. Patrick's Day Parade as they march along Fifth Avenue on March 17, 2025, in New York City.
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Donald Trump is reportedly planning a military parade after he was unable to have one in his first term.
U.S. President Donald Trump boards Marine One.

Overview

  • The parade is set to mark the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary and Donald Trump's 79th birthday, with a route stretching from the Pentagon to the White House.
  • Local officials, including Arlington County Board Chair Takis Karantonis, have been informed but no formal requests for assistance have been made by the White House.
  • Concerns have been raised about the event's potential impact on infrastructure, road closures, and public safety, with only 10 weeks left for planning.
  • The parade will require coordination between all six branches of the U.S. military, local governments, and federal agencies, posing significant logistical challenges.
  • D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, who opposed a similar parade proposal in 2018, has not yet commented on the current plans.