Armored Tanks arrive in DC for Trump’s military birthday parade
Armored tanks have begun arriving ahead of Saturday’s celebrations as Washington, DC prepares for the 250th anniversary of the US Army.
- The 250th anniversary ceremony for the US Army will be held at the National Mall on June 14th (Donald Trump’s 79th birthday).
- The event features vendors, kidzones, meet and greets and music performances.
- Performers include the US Army Drill Team, US Army Band, DJ Nira Simone, Scotty Hasting and Noah Hicks.
Washington, DC will be the setting for thousands of soldiers, military equipment and musical performances this weekend for the US Army’s 250th anniversary ceremony.
The festival will take place along the National Mall on June 14th. This is also Donald Trump’s 79th birthday. Trump’s push for the military parade began with his first term, but the idea has been debated ever since that concept.
However, the planned festival includes more than a parade, as the Army Event website boasts meetings and gifts with vendors, Kidzones, and “army soldiers, NFL players, influencers, celebrities.”
Plus, there’s live music. Like celebrities’ support, Trump’s performers at events and rituals were the points of conflict. So who will perform at the Army birthday parade?
Who is playing at the Army birthday celebration on June 14th?
Within military demonstrations and equipment displays, visitors can enjoy live music at the Army birthday celebration. This is the lineup:
Who played at other Trump rallies, ceremonies, and events?
At the 2025 inauguration ceremony, country star Carrie Underwood played “American Beautiful.”
Lee Greenwood appeared in some of Trump’s events, including supplementary events for both inaugurations. Kidlock appeared at the Republican National Convention in July 2024, and also appeared in his recent inauguration event and Billy Ray Cyrus.
Trump’s 2016 oath was performed by Jackie Evancho, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Missouri State University Chorale and the American Marine Band. Toby Keith performed at the welcoming celebration.
Contributors: George Petras, Janet Laufke, Kathryn Palmer, USA Today
Kinsey Crowley is a Trump Connect reporter for the USA Today Network. Contact her at kcrowley@gannett.com. Follow her on X and Tiktok @kinseycrowley or Bluesky @kinseycrowley.bsky.social.
