The White House confirmed the military parade will take place on June 14, which is both the day the U.S. Army was established and Trump’s birthday.
President Donald Trump will host a military parade on June 14 in Washington to honor U.S. military veterans and active-duty servicemembers, and commemorate the 250th birthday of the United States Army—an event that also coincides with his 79th birthday.
White House deputy press secretary Anna Kelly confirmed the plans in a statement on social media: “To celebrate the U.S. Army’s 250th Birthday on June 14, President Trump will honor American Veterans, active-duty servicemembers, and military history with a military parade.”
Vince Haley, director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, told Fox News the parade will feature historical reenactors, military equipment, and representations from various eras of American military history.
The event is expected to serve as a centerpiece in a broader national celebration, following an executive order Trump signed in January establishing “Task Force 250” to coordinate commemorations leading up to America’s 250th Independence Day in 2026. The task force has been directed to coordinate with various agencies and departments to organize an “extraordinary celebration” to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, while confirming discussions were underway, raised concerns about the potential use of heavy armored vehicles on city streets.
The Epoch Times has reached out to both the Pentagon and the U.S. Army for confirmation of the specific parade plans.
This isn’t the first time Trump has sought to hold a grand military parade. Inspired by France’s Bastille Day celebration in 2017, Trump previously proposed a similar spectacle during his first term. That effort was ultimately abandoned in 2018 over cost concerns, with some estimates pegging the price tag at around $92 million. At the time, Trump blamed local politicians for inflating the costs.
This year’s parade would cap off the Army’s official birthday festival on the National Mall, which is expected to include static equipment displays and a series of commemorations highlighting Army history, lineage, and esprit de corps.
By Tom Ozimek
