The U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary parade is set to be a grand celebration coinciding with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday and Flag Day. Taking place primarily at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., the day-long festival on Saturday, June 14, will feature music performances, fireworks, and a procession through the streets with over two dozen M1 Abrams tanks, infantry vehicles, and thousands of soldiers participating. The event, expected to cost around $40 million, marks a rare military parade in D.C., with the last major one held in 1991 to celebrate the end of the first Gulf War.

The parade, starting at 6:30 p.m. ET, will be followed by an enlistment ceremony, a concert on the Ellipse, and fireworks. Events prior to the parade will kick off around 8:15 a.m. ET with a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery led by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Various news outlets, including USA TODAY, CNN, NBC, MSNBC, ABC, Fox News, and NewsNation, will provide live coverage of the parade across multiple platforms, offering viewers a front-row seat to the historic occasion.

This milestone event not only commemorates the U.S. Army’s rich legacy but also highlights the unity and pride of the nation in honoring its armed forces. With a lineup of engaging performances, military displays, and patriotic fervor, the 250th anniversary parade promises to be a memorable and inspiring spectacle for all.