Military Parade Planned by U.S. Army for its Anniversary, Which Coincides with President Trump's Birthday.
Ready for some action? ambituous plans are afoot for a grand military show in Washington D.C.
The Juicy Deets
President Donald Trump's long-desired parade may finally materialize to celebrate the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary, aligning With President Trump's 79th birthday on June 14, 2025. This extravagant display could set you back a pretty penny, with a projected cost of around "tens of millions of dollars", hinting at potentially astronomical expenses akin to Trump's earlier abandoned 2018 parade, which whispers of an estimated $92 million.[2][4]
Rolling out the Red Carpet
Approximately 150 military vehicles and 50 aircraft will rumble through the streets of Washington,[1] featuring everything from wheeled vehicles like Humvees and trucks, to tracked vehicles such as tanks.[3]
The skies above will flaunt CH-47 Chinook helicopters and UH 60 Black Hawk helicopters, with famed Golden Knights leaping from the heavens, delivering the flag to VIPs, likely Trump himself.[3]
Details in the Dust
As authorities consider incorporating tanks amidst concerns about road damage, the option of transporting them on trailers to minimize damage is under deliberation, although this could affect the parade's aesthetics.[3] The heavy vehicles will also assemble in a separate staging area to avoid crossing any D.C. bridges.[3]
Trump Compared to Dictators?
The proposal echoes military displays more commonly observed in nations like North Korea and Russia, drawing comparisons from some critics.[3] Bradley Fighting Vehicles, Stryker Armored Fighting Vehicles, the Army's new Infantry Squad Vehicles, and more will be staged, drawing units primarily from the Army's 10 divisions.[3]
Planners at the Helm
The Army's 6,600 troops will lead the parade, recruited from across the U.S., and in some cases, teams will sleep in government buildings like the Department of Agriculture and U.S. General Services Administration buildings during the event.[3]
Taking a Bite Out of the Budget
Individual Army units will shoulder the financial burden, with some units potentially spending over $1 million to participate.[3] The big-ticket item could slash funds allocated for training, a potential concern industry experts are beginning to voice.[3]
- The grand military show in Washington D.C., titled President Donald Trump's parade, is estimated to cost tens of millions of dollars, similar to the projected costs of his abandoned 2018 parade.
- Approximately 150 military vehicles and 50 aircraft will be showcased in the parade, featuring a variety of vehicles like Humvees, tanks, CH-47 Chinook helicopters, and UH 60 Black Hawk helicopters.
- The parade has drawn comparisons to military displays observed in nations like North Korea and Russia due to its grand scale and potential incorporation of heavy military equipment.
- President Trump's parade may deplete funds from individual Army units, potentially affecting resources allocated for training, a concern that industry experts are beginning to voice.
