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Washington Launches Extended Cleanup After Army’s 250th Anniversary Parade

Multiagency crews led by the Army Corps of Engineers have begun removing protective steel plates from parade routes after inspections found no road damage.

The citywide cleanup effort in Washington after the Army's 250th birthday celebration is now in full swing. Workers are dismantling bleachers, stages, risers and fencing that lined the National Mall — efforts expected to stretch into mid-week. Homeland Security officials confirmed there were no arrests during the parade or festival. (STEPHANIE SCARBROUGH/AP)
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Overview

  • Cleanup is expected to continue for several more days as crews dismantle fencing, stages and temporary road plates from the National Mall and surrounding avenues.
  • The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is coordinating with the National Park Service, Federal Highway Administration and D.C. transportation agencies to clear armored vehicles and infrastructure.
  • City officials report no necessary repairs to roads or public infrastructure despite the weight of tanks and heavy military equipment.
  • Saturday’s celebration featured roughly 7,000 soldiers, 128 tanks and 62 aircraft to mark the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary and President Trump’s 79th birthday.
  • The event’s $25 million to $45 million price tag drew criticism over its expense and perceived politicization of the military.