Where is Trump's DC military parade taking place? See route, map
The U.S. Army plans to mark its 250th anniversary with a pomp-filled procession through the streets of the nation's capital on Saturday, June 14, a date coinciding with the President Donald Trump's birthday and Flag Day.
The parade, which will feature Army equipment, flyovers, musical performances and thousands of soldiers in uniforms from the past and the present, caps off a week of programming designed to celebrate the country’s military might.
Trump posted a short video address about the parade to Truth Social earlier in June, inviting Americans to what he called an "unforgettable" celebration, "one like you've never seen before."
"For two and a half centuries, the men and women of America's Army have dominated our enemies and protected our freedom at home," he said in the video. "This parade salutes our soldiers' remarkable strength and unbeatable spirit. You won't want to miss it. Just don't miss this one. It's going to be good."
Graphic of parade route: See where the procession will go through central DC
What does the parade commemorate?
On June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Congress voted to establish the Continental Army, organizers say, marking the creation of America’s first national military force more than a year before the Declaration of Independence.
What time is the June 14 DC military parade?
The military parade is slated for Saturday, June 14, in the heart of Washington, D.C., spanning six blocks and bisecting the National Mall. Organizers say the procession begins at 6:30 p.m. ET.
Where does the 'Grand Military Parade' start and end?
The parade will take place along Constitution Avenue NW, starting on Constitution Avenue NW and 23rd Street and ending on 15th Street alongside the National Mall, near the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
It is next to the Smithsonian Metro Station NW entrance, which will be closed, organizers say, though the Smithsonian Metro Station SW entrance will be open.
Information is also available on the Army's event website, www.army.mil/1775/, including any possible updates or schedule changes.
When and where is the Army Birthday Festival?
The festival is between 14th Street SW and the 12th Street Expressway on the lawn between Madison Drive NW and Jefferson Drive SW, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.
DC road closures
How to watch the June 14 parade
The parade and several festival events will be livestreamed on all U.S. Army social media platforms, and on the U.S. Army's livestream page.
Contributing: Cybele Mayes-Osterman, Tom Vanden Brook
Kathryn Palmer is a national trending news reporter for Paste BN. You can reach her at kapalmer@usatoday.com and on X @KathrynPlmr.