The White House is planning a Trump birthday parade to mark the 250th anniversary of the Army
The White House is planning a massive military parade to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Army and President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.
As the US military celebrates its 250th anniversary, thousands of troops join President Donald Trump, and he celebrates another year of his life.
The U.S. Army plans to give Trump, 78 and the country a “Army Birthday Parade” on June 14th.
The parade features army equipment in uniforms from the past and present, elevated roads and 6,600 soldiers, and concludes the week of programming, designed to celebrate the enduring legacy of the Army.
“This year’s birthday theme, “This We We Defend,” was first used as a battle cry by the Continental Army. It reminds us today that our Army’s purpose is clear. “We continue to be committed to honing our combat skills, implementing standards and discipline, and living the values that have defined our military for the past 250 years.”
The Army’s birthday parade crosses around the sunset in front of a Trump viewing stand on Constitutional Avenue just south of the White House.
He will soon turn 79 and will be attending the enlistment and re-enlistment ceremony after the parade. A parachute demonstration with Golden Knights and firework displays concludes the evening festivities.
Here are some things you need to know about the parade, including how to get tickets.
When will the “military birthday parade” be located?
The two-hour event, the massive military spectacle and an unofficial birthday party is scheduled to take place at Constitutional Avenue near the National Mall in Washington, D.C., amongst 15.th Street and 23rd NW as per the constitution.
Both the parade and celebrations are scheduled to begin at 6:30pm ET, but guests will be allowed as early as 2pm on the day of the parade. The event will close around 9:30 PM ET.
According to the event website set by the US Army, “guests will be invited along the views from the parade route or the Washington Monument Ground.” The complete parade route graphics can be seen here.
How to get tickets for “Military Birthday Parade”
Though tickets for the parade are limited, anyone interested in attending the “Army Birthday Parade” on June 14th can RSVP here. Future attendees will be asked to provide their full name, phone number, email, state and zip code.
How to watch “Military Birthday Parade”
Events from the 250th birthday celebrations from June 7th to June 14th to June 14th will be streamed live on all US Army social media platforms. This includes parades.
Contributions: Cybele Mayes-Osterman and Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today
