White House Confirms Major 2025 Army Parade

The White House has confirmed plans for a large-scale military parade in Washington, D.C., on June 14, 2025, marking both Donald Trump's 79th birthday and the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary. The event is expected to feature up to 7,000 troops, 150 vehicles including tanks and Bradleys, 50 helicopters, seven bands, historical reenactors, and military academy students, as well as parachute jumps by the Golden Knights. Soldiers from every Army division will participate, and equipment from major U.S. conflicts will be on display. The parade is part of a series of activities organized by Trump's 'Task Force 250' ahead of the U.S. 250th independence anniversary in 2026. While officials emphasize the celebration of the Army's milestone, critics point to the parade's expense and the perception of authoritarian spectacle. Planning continues, with costs and other logistics yet to be finalized.