What to expect at Trump’s $45 million military parade in DC

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The 250th anniversary celebration of the US Army is set to take place in Washington, DC, with hundreds of thousands of attendees expected to flood the streets. The event, coinciding with President Trump’s 79th birthday, will showcase around 6,600 soldiers, as well as a variety of vehicles and aircraft.

The parade, which is part of a multi-million dollar festival, will feature Army vehicles dating back to the Revolutionary War up to the modern era. Planning for the celebration has been in the works for two years, with the addition of the military parade this year. The cost of the event is estimated to be between $25 million and $45 million.

Although the celebration aligns with Trump’s birthday, the main focus is on commemorating the creation of the Continental Army on June 14, 1775. The parade aims to tell the story of the Army’s history and could potentially boost recruitment efforts.

The festival will kick off on the National Mall with the military parade starting at 6:30 p.m. and concluding around 7:30 p.m. Special coverage of the parade will be aired on Fox News, with a fireworks display scheduled to follow at 9:45 p.m.

Preparations for the parade include special measures to minimize damage to DC roadways, as the heavy military vehicles are not designed for city streets. The Army has placed steel plates along the route and will cover the cost of any damages. Vehicles will also be equipped with rubber track pads to further mitigate damage.

The parade will serve as a living history lesson, showcasing the Army’s evolution from the Revolutionary War to modern times. Each era will be represented with soldiers in era-appropriate uniforms and gear, from the American Revolution to the War on Terror.

Despite the celebratory nature of the event, the cost of the parade has faced criticism from some members of Congress, given the Trump administration’s focus on reducing government spending. However, the parade is expected to be a grand display of US military strength and a tribute to the Army’s 250 years of service to the nation.