Washington, D.C. will host a historic spectacle Saturday night as the U.S. Army celebrates its 250th anniversary with a Grand Military Parade along Constitution Avenue, starting at 6:30 p.m. ET.
Coinciding with Flag Day and President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, the event promises to be one of the capital’s largest military displays since the 1991 Gulf War parade, expecting around 200,000 spectators.
Over 6,600 soldiers, 150 military vehicles—including 28 M1 Abrams tanks and Bradley fighting vehicles—and 50 helicopters will march and roll from 23rd Street to 15th Street, showcasing the Army’s history with units in period uniforms from the Revolutionary War to today.
The parade will culminate with the Army’s Golden Knights parachuting onto the Ellipse, presenting an American flag, followed by a concert and a fireworks display at 9:45 p.m.
Free tickets are available for the parade, with security checkpoints opening at 2 p.m. at 14th Street and C Street. Expect significant road closures, including Independence Avenue and parts of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, and a ground stop at Reagan National Airport from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for flyovers.
Metro’s Smithsonian Station Mall entrance will be closed, so locals should plan to use L’Enfant Plaza or Federal Triangle stations. A 60% chance of thunderstorms may impact flyovers and fireworks, but the parade will proceed rain or shine.
While the event honors the Army’s legacy, it has sparked debate, with critics citing costs estimated at $25-$45 million and its timing on Trump’s birthday, prompting “No Kings” protests nationwide. Still, the parade promises a powerful tribute to America’s oldest military branch, blending patriotism, history, and military might under D.C.’s evening sky.
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