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Washington – president Donald TrumpThe military parade commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army will open in the U.S. capital on Saturday at 6:30 p.m., but patriotic events are also expected to face protests and melancholy weather.
The march will extend to Constitution Avenue, begin near the Lincoln Memorial and end near the Washington Memorial, and at about 9:30 p.m., the march marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Army, which was established a year before the signing of the Declaration of Independence – also coincides with Flag Day and Trag Cloud Day and 79th birthday.
The patriotic incident is part of Trump’s Task Force 250, which was established in January by an executive order and coordinated plans to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. independence on July 4, 2026.
However, the march was amid the immigration efforts of Los Angeles by millions of illegal foreigners who flooded the country under the leadership of the Trump administration and Israel’s immigration efforts following Iran’s strike Thursday night.
The parade also plans to face stormy weather, with forecasters predicting thunderstorms on Saturday afternoon and rain entering evening.
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Army helicopters, including the Black Hawk, Apaches, Chinooks and other military aircraft, will be used in the upcoming U.S. Army 250th birthday parade, which also coincides with Flag Day and the birthday of U.S. President Trump. (Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)
Protests are expected nationwide in Los Angeles, as well as the recent ice raid in Los Angeles. exist WashingtonFox News Digital found that visitors and locals can expect junk fascist protests, the “fair parade” in downtown DC, and a “pro-democratic picnic” at Fort Reno Park.
Protesters with “no king” are expected to converge across the country to protest what they say is Trump leading the country like a “king”, although there will be no proper “no king” protests in DC on Saturday. Instead, such protests will be held in neighboring countries and cities, such as the Virginia cities of Alexander and Arlington.
Army soldiers wearing historical uniforms wear historical uniforms ahead of the 250th anniversary parade in Washington on June 13, 2025. (Eric Thayer/Bloomberg via Getty Image)
Trump was asked about the “King No” protests during a bill signing event held at the White House on Thursday, which inspired Trump to quip that he was “not like the King.”
On Friday, June 13, 2025, the U.S. Army stands in front of the White House before the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary parade. (Eric Thayer/Bloomberg via Getty Image)
Trump replied: “I’m not like a king.” “I have to go through hell to get approval. The king would say, ‘I won’t get this.’ A king never had California’s mission to talk. “No, no, we’re not kings.” We are not kings at all. ”
Trump has previously said that any potentially violent protesters against the march will be encountered with “very heavy force.”
Trump warns any potential protesters in his military parades will “meet very large forces”
President Donald Trump will hold a military parade marking the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army and his own 79th birthday, June 14, 2025. (Eric Thayer/Bloomberg via Getty Image)
“If there is any protest when they come out, they will encounter a lot of power,” Trump told reporters on Tuesday. “I haven’t even heard of the protests. But people who hate our country … they will encounter it with a very heavy force.”
Government celebration parade is “the biggest” Military Parade In American history.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Fox News in May. “To celebrate the 250th anniversary U.S. Army, We will host the largest and most beautiful military parade in the history of our country. ”
Vince Haley, director of the White House Domestic Policy Committee, previewed the parade in May, plans to celebrate the military’s 250th birthday historical celebration, which will respect generations of selfless Americans who take all risks for our freedom. ”
“Just 250 years ago, the first American patriots died for the cause of independence. We owe them and every soldier who gave his life to our country for 2½ centuries.”
U.S. Army soldiers wearing historical uniforms ahead of the 250th anniversary parade in Washington, DC, USA on Friday, June 13, 2025. (Eric Thayer/Bloomberg via Getty Image)
About 6,600 US Army Soldiers Will participate in the parade. The parade will also include 150 Army vehicles, including Abrams tanks and 50 aircraft, including the Black Hawk.
There will also be a flyover and parachute jump and historical military repeaters.
Trump hosts military parade to celebrate the Army’s 250th birthday, honors active member, veteran
A military parade will be held in January to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the military. (Rebecca Noble/Getty Image)
The march comes after months of attempts and stagnant nuclear negotiations followed by a boost to Iran’s core program, which is advancing its nuclear program after months of attempts and stagnant nuclear negotiations. The strikes targeted Iran’s nuclear and missile infrastructure and killed at least four Iranian military leaders.
Iran said the strike was a “declaration of war.”
“Two months ago, I gave Iran 60 days to reach an agreement. Trump posted a strike to Truth Social on Friday before meeting with the National Security Council.
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Brooke Singman and Peter Pinedo of Fox News Digital contributed to the report.
