Washington hosted a massive military parade celebrating the US Army's 250th anniversary. The event fell on President Donald Trump's 79th birthday. About 6,600 troops marched through the streets wearing both modern and historical uniforms. Pentagon officials said 50 aircraft and 150 vehicles participated. Thousands of people watched despite bad weather predictions.
Families arrived hours early to secure good viewing spots. Small children and elderly parents crowded the sidewalks. Security teams set up 30 kilometers of barriers around the parade route. Metal detectors screened visitors at two main checkpoints. Police closed several roads and banned parking near the area.
The celebration started at Arlington National Cemetery with a wreath ceremony. Military demonstrations and live music entertained crowds at the National Mall. Country singers performed for families before the main parade began. The procession covered five blocks along Constitution Avenue. Trump watched from a special platform near the White House.
Historical sections showed different war periods through soldier uniforms and equipment. Civil War reenactors marched for nearly four minutes. World War II veterans received over six minutes of parade time. Modern tanks and helicopters demonstrated current military strength. New recruits took their oath directly from Trump as the finale.
Families arrived hours early to secure good viewing spots. Small children and elderly parents crowded the sidewalks. Security teams set up 30 kilometers of barriers around the parade route. Metal detectors screened visitors at two main checkpoints. Police closed several roads and banned parking near the area.
The celebration started at Arlington National Cemetery with a wreath ceremony. Military demonstrations and live music entertained crowds at the National Mall. Country singers performed for families before the main parade began. The procession covered five blocks along Constitution Avenue. Trump watched from a special platform near the White House.
Historical sections showed different war periods through soldier uniforms and equipment. Civil War reenactors marched for nearly four minutes. World War II veterans received over six minutes of parade time. Modern tanks and helicopters demonstrated current military strength. New recruits took their oath directly from Trump as the finale.
