As fate would have it, the third edition of the prestigious DC/DOX festival fell on the same weekend as President Trump’s birthday, and the $45 million military parade he organized in his honor – strike that, in celebration of the 250 th anniversary of the U.S. Army.

The grand military parade that President Donald Trump wanted for eight years has barreled down Constitution Avenue in Washington with tanks, troops and a 21-gun salute.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Grand military parade in DC marking US Army’s 250th birthday kicks off with tanks, troops and 21-gun salute.

WASHINGTON (7News) — A military parade celebrated the Army's 250th in Washington D.C., with thousands of people in attendance. Aside from the parade, there was also concert and fireworks as part of the celebration. The celebration also coincides with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, National Flag Day, and the Army’s 250th anniversary.

Coinciding with Trump's 79th birthday, the parade will feature tanks, bands and thousands of troops in honor of the Army’s 250th anniversary celebration.

The US Army is celebrating its 250th Anniversary in DC on Saturday, June 14, 2025, Trump's 79th birthday. Watch the parade and counter protests live.

The US Army held a parade in Washington, DC, for its 250th anniversary on Saturday. It was also President Donald Trump's 79th birthday.