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US Army’s 250th Anniversary Parade Coincides With Trump’s 79th Birthday in Washington DC

Tens of thousands expected to attend a display of troops, tanks and aircraft under tight security with nationwide “No Kings” protests challenging the spectacle.

A federal employee, who asked not to use their name for fears over losing their job, protests with a sign saying 'Federal Employees Don't Work for Kings' during the 'No Kings Day' protest on Presidents Day near the Capitol in Washington.
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Overview

  • Over 6,700 soldiers, roughly 150 military vehicles and more than 60 aircraft will march down Constitution Avenue before a fireworks finale near the White House.
  • Reagan National Airport will pause flights from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. to secure airspace for military flyovers, prompting cancellations and reroutes.
  • Security measures include 18.5 miles of anti-scale fencing, concrete barriers, 175 magnetometers and deployment of federal, state and local law enforcement.
  • Organizers estimate the event will cost between $25 million and $45 million, drawing criticism over taxpayer spending and concerns about politicizing the military.
  • Nearly 2,000 “No Kings” protests are underway across the U.S., with large gatherings in Philadelphia drawing tens of thousands demanding limits on executive power.