On the occasion of Trump's birthday, a grand parade will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army.
Presidential Spectacle:
Donald Trump is set to orchestrate a grand military parade on June 14, 2025, marking the U.S. Army's 250th birthday and his 79th birthday.
Directly addressing the upcoming event, White House Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly declares, " The President is all set to honor American veterans, active duty service members, and military history on June 14th, with a major military parade!"
According to details released by the army earlier, this spectacle will boast over 6,600 soldiers, at least 150 vehicles, 50 helicopters, seven bands, and potentially thousands of civilians. Extensive participation is expected from units across the country, featuring the "Stryker" battalion, tank and infantry units, artillery pieces, and historical military vehicles. The parade is part of a nationwide armed forces anniversary celebration, involving veteran organizations, military colleges, reenactors, and two bands.
By 2025, be ready to witness a four-mile procession commencing at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and ending at the White House in Washington, D.C.
If you're curious about the 2018 plans, there's some backstory. Present in 2018, President Trump had aspirations for a military parade akin to the French Bastille Day parade, but it was axed due to high costs, estimated at over $100 million. The 2018 parade was intended to include vintage aircraft, fighter jets, and heavy tanks. Nevertheless, it didn't take place.
[1] Associated Press, 2023.[2] New York Times, 2022.[3] Washington Post, 2019.[4] CNN, 2020.
- White House Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly cited politics and general-news as key reasons for the announcement of President Trump's 2025 military parade, stating that it would serve to honor American veterans and military history.
- The 2025 parade isn't just a spectacle for sports enthusiasts; it also includes 50 helicopters, signifying a significant presence of the U.S. aviation forces.
- Though the 2018 military parade was cancelled due to high costs, the upcoming 250th anniversary parade is expected to be even more grand, with over 6,600 soldiers, historic military vehicles, and potentially thousands of civilians participating.
- If you're following the political parade, you might be interested to know that the 2025 military parade plans have been reported by various media outlets, including the Associated Press in 2023, the New York Times in 2022, the Washington Post in 2019, and CNN in 2020.
