President Donald Trump and the country’s troops are preparing to party.
Thousands of Americans, including active-duty and retired service members, will gather for a pomp-filled procession through the streets of the nation’s capital city to celebrate the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary on Saturday, June 14. The date also coincides with Trump’s 79th birthday.
The “Grand Military Parade and Celebration,” which will feature Army equipment, flyovers and thousands of soldiers in uniforms from the past and the present, caps off a week of programming designed to celebrate the military’s enduring legacy.
Trump has promised the event will be “unforgettable,” and one “like you’ve never seen before.”
“It’s gonna be something very, very special,” Trump said in a June 6 video posted to Truth Social. “I don’t think we’ve ever done one quite like this. We’re gonna be celebrating the Army and our military.”
Here’s how to get tickets.
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When, where will Trump’s military parade take place?
The “Grand Military Parade” is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 14, in the heart of Washington, D.C. The procession route will span six blocks, bisecting the National Mall.
The three-hour event will take place on Constitution Avenue NW between15th Street and 23rd Street. Here is a graphic of the parade route.
The parade and celebration will commence at 6:30 p.m. ET, but guests will be allowed in as early as 2 p.m. ET on the day of the parade, according to the U.S. Army. The procession will cross in front of Trump’s viewing stand on Constitution Avenue, just south of the White House, around sundown.
A parachute demonstration by the Golden Knights and a fireworks display will conclude the evening’s festivities. The president is also expected to attend an enlistment and re-enlistment ceremony after the parade.
Do I need tickets for Trump’s military parade?
Not necessarily. However, those who register for tickets on the U.S. Army’s event website will likely get the best view of the procession.
According to the U.S. Army, guests are invited to convene along the parade route or view from the Washington Monument Grounds.
How to get tickets for Trump’s military parade
Tickets for the parade are limited, but those interested in attending the parade on June 14 can RSVP here. Prospective attendees will be asked to provide their full name, phone number, email, state and zip code.
How to watch Trump’s military parade
The U.S. Army will livestream all of the events for the 250th anniversary, including the parade, on all social media platforms for those who are unable to attend the celebration in person.
Contributing: Kathryn Palmer, USA TODAY
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