Overview

• The Trump administration is planning a military parade in Washington, D.C., on June 14, 2025, marking both Donald Trump's 79th birthday and the 250th anniversary of the US Army.
• Preliminary plans outline a 6.4-kilometer route from the Pentagon to the White House, though no formal applications or approvals have been finalized.
• Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser confirmed the city has been contacted about the event, expressing concerns over potential road damage from heavy military vehicles like tanks.
• The proposal revives a similar plan from Trump's first term, which was abandoned due to an estimated $92 million cost and infrastructure risks.
• Local authorities and experts continue to warn about the financial and logistical challenges, including millions of dollars in potential road repair costs if the parade proceeds as envisioned.