Overview

• A mile-long military procession will wind through Washington D.C. on June 14 to mark the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary.
• The event’s overlap with President Trump’s birthday has prompted Democratic lawmakers to accuse him of using the celebration for personal political gain.
• Officials from both parties have raised alarms about the parade’s $45 million price tag and an additional $16 million in potential street repair costs.
• The spectacle has reignited debates over patriotism, with younger Americans reporting less attachment to traditional national symbols.
• Flag Day is observed annually by presidential proclamation but is not a federal holiday, and only Pennsylvania recognizes it as a state holiday.