Overview
- More than 6,700 soldiers, roughly 150 military vehicles and 62 aircraft paraded down Constitution Avenue in a 90-minute showcase of U.S. Army history
- The celebration featured historical reenactments, a Golden Knights parachute jump and a fireworks display on the National Mall
- Authorities deployed over 18 miles of fencing, concrete barriers, drones and paused operations at Reagan National Airport during peak activity
- Officials said the event cost between $25 million and $45 million, drawing criticism for its expense and comparisons to displays in authoritarian states
- Organizers held over 2,000 'No Kings' demonstrations nationwide and President Trump warned protesters they would face “very big force” if they crossed security perimeters