The Army confirmed on Friday that a massive military parade featuring 6,600 soldiers, 150 vehicles, and 50 helicopters will be held on President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday as part of the service’s 250th anniversary celebration.
The parade will follow a route from Arlington, Virginia, to the National Mall and has been submitted for classification as a “national special security event,” bringing additional federal resources to secure the area, PBS reported.
White House officials confirmed the commemorative parade would be one of the first events to kick off a yearlong celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary planned through July 4, 2026.
“The Army is celebrating its 250th Birthday with multiple events leading up to June 14,” the Army said in a statement Friday evening. “The national level celebration will include a spectacular fireworks display, a parade, and a…
