Toast America’s birthday with fireworks, parades, concerts and other events in and around Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON — The Army’s latest estimate for its major parade to celebrate its 250 th anniversary – which falls on President Donald Trump’s birthday – totals $40 million, including the ...

Here is the latest schedule of events, as of a June 11 information sheet published by the U.S. Army's Public Affairs team, along with how to watch.. Keep track of Washington: Sign up for USA TODAY's ...

The U.S. Army is marking its 250th anniversary Saturday, June 14, with a day-long festival, music performances, fireworks and a pomp-filled procession through the streets of the nation’s capital in a ...

A military helicopter, to be used in the U.S. Army's 250th birthday celebration and parade in Washington, DC, on June 14, 2025, prepares to land on the National Mall three days ahead.

Hundreds of military vehicles will take to the streets of D.C. on June 14 as part of a military parade and celebration of the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army.

The parade and festival, coinciding with Trump’s birthday and Flag Day, will last nearly sun-up to sun-down. Here's a full schedule of the day's events.

The military parade is slated for Saturday, June 14, in the heart of Washington, D.C., spanning six blocks and bisecting the National Mall. Organizers say the procession begins at 6:30 p.m. ET.

The parade and festival, coinciding with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday and Flag Day, will consume several blocks of central Washington, D.C., taking place primarily on the National Mall.

But the parade is done, and it's gone off as expected. The rain even held off for it. You know, the beginning walked viewers through the history of the Army using uniforms and vehicles from various ...