Overview

• The June 14 event in Washington will mark the Army’s 250th anniversary and fall on President Trump’s 79th birthday.
• Officials put the total parade budget at about $45 million, including an estimated $16 million for post-event street repairs.
• Mitigation measures include laying 1-inch-thick steel plates at sharp turns and fitting tanks with new track pads.
• Parade participants will consist of roughly 7,000 marching soldiers, 130 armored vehicles and a flyover of more than 50 helicopters.
• D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has raised concerns about upfront repair costs despite the Army’s commitment to cover all street restoration expenses.