Americans on Saturday will celebrate the Army’s 250th anniversary in Washington, D.C., the nation’s capital.
This year’s theme, “This We’ll Defend,” was originally used by the Continental Army as a battle cry.
“Today, it reminds us that our Army’s purpose is clear: to fight and win the nation’s wars,” reads the U.S. Army website. “We remain committed to honing our warfighting skills, enforcing standards and discipline, and living the values that have defined our Army for the past 250 years.”
Here is everything you need to know regarding the weekend festivities, security measures, history and more:
The 250th birthday festival will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Sat. June 14. The festival will be held on the National Mall and will end at 6 p.m.
Following the festival, the Grand Military Parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. and last for an hour. The parade will begin at the corner of 23rd Street NW and Constitution Ave. NW. There will be a concert at The Ellipse at 7:30 p.m. and fireworks at 9:45 p.m.
Attendance is free.
Officials are recommending that attendees leave their pets at home and utilize rideshares and public transportation due to road closures and limited parking.
The parade will commence in the north parking lot of the Pentagon and continue along the Memorial Bridge, passing the Lincoln Memorial before it heads east along Constitution Avenue. It will end on 15th Street NW.
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Author: Ray Hilbrich
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