A U.S. soldier climbs a rope as he participates in a fitness competition during the Army 250th Anniversary Parade on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on June 14, 2025. Credit – Amid Farahi—AFP/Getty Images
The largest military parade in Washington in decades unfolded Saturday alongside hundreds of protests against the event, and its chief organizer, President Donald Trump. Tens of thousands came to Washington, D.C., for the parade, which was meant to honor the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army, but also happened to fall on Trump’s 79th birthday. Organizers of the “No Kings” protests claimed their events drew millions of participants, with particularly large gatherings in Philadelphia, New York and Los Angeles.
<img class=”caas-img caas-lazy has-preview” alt=”People watch the Army 250th Anniversary Parade in Washington, D.C. on June 14, 2025.Mandel Ngan—AFP/Getty Images ” data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/HEB2phNyGA0vZvnizvSKew–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_time_773/f404612ab5a22f3570352196735eea37><img alt=”People watch the Army 250th Anniversary Parade in Washington, D.C. on June 14, 2025.Mandel Ngan—AFP/Getty Images ” src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/HEB2phNyGA0vZvnizvSKew–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_time_773/f404612ab5a22f3570352196735eea37 class=caas-img>
<img class=”caas-img caas-lazy has-preview” alt=”People take part in a “No Kings” protest in Los Angeles on June 14, 2025 as US President Donald Trump presides over a military parade in Washington, D.C. Etienne Laurent—AFP/Getty Images” data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/RJy663Tp_V438PSvqF2fuA–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_time_773/917137b74fe90e71eba4b961b63259ea><img alt=”People take part in a “No Kings” protest in Los Angeles on June 14, 2025 as US President Donald Trump presides over a military parade in Washington, D.C. Etienne Laurent—AFP/Getty Images” src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/RJy663Tp_V438PSvqF2fuA–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_time_773/917137b74fe90e71eba4b961b63259ea class=caas-img>
<img class=”caas-img caas-lazy has-preview” alt=”People march in the “No Kings” protest along Fifth Avenue in New York City on June 14, 2025.Michael M. Santiago—Getty Images” data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/WKrLLJnzOr9FU.lDTwN5nA–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_time_773/159e5da802f492a1726e29835986df50><img alt=”People march in the “No Kings” protest along Fifth Avenue in New York City on June 14, 2025.Michael M. Santiago—Getty Images” src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/WKrLLJnzOr9FU.lDTwN5nA–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_time_773/159e5da802f492a1726e29835986df50 class=caas-img>
<img class=”caas-img caas-lazy has-preview” alt=”A child cheers as a Paladin self-propelled howitzer rolls past during a military parade to commemorate the U.S. Army’s 250th Birthday in Washington, D.C. on June 14, 2025. Jonathan Ernst—Reuters” data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/kVliHqTdV81BgrrBEgmeNA–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04NjU-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_time_773/5e2a5180995eb047f67f5e7b8909c1a0><img alt=”A child cheers as a Paladin self-propelled howitzer rolls past during a military parade to commemorate the U.S. Army’s 250th Birthday in Washington, D.C. on June 14, 2025. Jonathan Ernst—Reuters” src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/kVliHqTdV81BgrrBEgmeNA–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04NjU-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_time_773/5e2a5180995eb047f67f5e7b8909c1a0 class=caas-img>
<img class=”caas-img caas-lazy has-preview” alt=”A demonstrators holds a ripped American flag during the “No Kings” rally in West Palm Beach, Fla., on June 14, 2025.Giorgio Viera—AFP/Getty Images ” data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/f3ZZgvfhGOSy9G7I4lyiKw–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_time_773/5521c665090bd89b6d68b29bb96bb66a><img alt=”A demonstrators holds a ripped American flag during the “No Kings” rally in West Palm Beach, Fla., on June 14, 2025.Giorgio Viera—AFP/Getty Images ” src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/f3ZZgvfhGOSy9G7I4lyiKw–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_time_773/5521c665090bd89b6d68b29bb96bb66a class=caas-img>
<img class=”caas-img caas-lazy has-preview” alt=”President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, left, attend a military parade commemorating the Army’s 250th anniversary, coinciding with his 79th birthday in Washington, D.C. on June 14, 2025.Julia Demaree Nikhinson—AP” data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ZdOLXedIy0bBlMGeUvTfIg–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_time_773/6228919d3e3707dca90d5c322a57cab0><img alt=”President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, left, attend a military parade commemorating the Army’s 250th anniversary, coinciding with his 79th birthday in Washington, D.C. on June 14, 2025.Julia Demaree Nikhinson—AP” src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ZdOLXedIy0bBlMGeUvTfIg–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_time_773/6228919d3e3707dca90d5c322a57cab0 class=caas-img>
<img class=”caas-img caas-lazy has-preview” alt=”An American flag is unfurled near the Washington Monument prior to a parade and celebration marking the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army in Washington, D.C. on June 14, 2025. Samuel Corum—Getty Images” data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/yHcDLTI0oetn0tN3ZadzTg–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_time_773/4c5bd5cad2334165efc5837811a32105><img alt=”An American flag is unfurled near the Washington Monument prior to a parade and celebration marking the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army in Washington, D.C. on June 14, 2025. Samuel Corum—Getty Images” src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/yHcDLTI0oetn0tN3ZadzTg–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_time_773/4c5bd5cad2334165efc5837811a32105 class=caas-img>
<img class=”caas-img caas-lazy has-preview” alt=”Demonstrators deploy a giant banner reading “We the People,” the first three words of the US Constitution’s preamble, during the “No Kings” rally in Los Angeles on June 14, 2025. Etienne Laurent—AFP/Getty Images” data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/xFwIjafakU4V0Abf7YyrSw–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_time_773/27f8a60a354c1c0f558361e6fe8291c6><img alt=”Demonstrators deploy a giant banner reading “We the People,” the first three words of the US Constitution’s preamble, during the “No Kings” rally in Los Angeles on June 14, 2025. Etienne Laurent—AFP/Getty Images” src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/xFwIjafakU4V0Abf7YyrSw–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_time_773/27f8a60a354c1c0f558361e6fe8291c6 class=caas-img>
<img class=”caas-img caas-lazy has-preview” alt=”A person dressed as the Statue of Liberty rallies during the “No Kings Day” demonstration at the Texas State Capitol in Austin on June 14, 2025. Brandon Bell—Getty Images” data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/yWsRf3hCtrySbQXBdHiqYQ–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04MjY-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_time_773/5266c6ab60a414a1f2cd1537b24883d7><img alt=”A person dressed as the Statue of Liberty rallies during the “No Kings Day” demonstration at the Texas State Capitol in Austin on June 14, 2025. Brandon Bell—Getty Images” src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/yWsRf3hCtrySbQXBdHiqYQ–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04MjY-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_time_773/5266c6ab60a414a1f2cd1537b24883d7 class=caas-img>
<img class=”caas-img caas-lazy has-preview” alt=”U.S. President Donald Trump and guests watch as members of the U.S Army parade down Constitution Avenue marking the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army in Washington, D.C. on June 14, 2025.Andrew Harnik—Getty Images” data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/nhWRrPnrd_M9d.c_O.wWVw–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04MzE-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_time_773/7c74b37f274ae35f967aadf4adb748f9><img alt=”U.S. President Donald Trump and guests watch as members of the U.S Army parade down Constitution Avenue marking the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army in Washington, D.C. on June 14, 2025.Andrew Harnik—Getty Images” src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/nhWRrPnrd_M9d.c_O.wWVw–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04MzE-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_time_773/7c74b37f274ae35f967aadf4adb748f9 class=caas-img>
<img class=”caas-img caas-lazy has-preview” alt=”A U.S. Army B-25 and two P-51’s fly past the Washington Monument during the military parade in Washington, DC. on June 14, 2025. Kevin Dietsch—Getty Images” data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/nJ93RHK0uD7gDYK4N37xHA–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_time_773/953bcd7c74cc3f608e731d81084d4498><img alt=”A U.S. Army B-25 and two P-51’s fly past the Washington Monument during the military parade in Washington, DC. on June 14, 2025. Kevin Dietsch—Getty Images” src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/nJ93RHK0uD7gDYK4N37xHA–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_time_773/953bcd7c74cc3f608e731d81084d4498 class=caas-img>
<img class=”caas-img caas-lazy has-preview” alt=”A child throws a water balloon at an effigy of U.S. President Donald Trump as people take part in a “No Kings” protest in Asheville, North Carolina, on June 14, 2025. Allison Joyce—AFP/Getty Images” data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/RfaYWbx_ClNMJDenfE3bgA–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_time_773/98ea5c8bd4b02139ce8304d86c0e474b><img alt=”A child throws a water balloon at an effigy of U.S. President Donald Trump as people take part in a “No Kings” protest in Asheville, North Carolina, on June 14, 2025. Allison Joyce—AFP/Getty Images” src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/RfaYWbx_ClNMJDenfE3bgA–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_time_773/98ea5c8bd4b02139ce8304d86c0e474b class=caas-img>
<img class=”caas-img caas-lazy has-preview” alt=”Young visitors look through the scope of a M2010 enhanced sniper rifle and the MK22 Multi-Role Adaptive Design Rifle on the National Mall as part of the Army’s 250th anniversary festivities in Washington, D.C. on June 14, 2025. Kayla Bartkowski—Getty Images” data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/.70sK48cFjzY0CIJtR91Cw–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_time_773/0ea93eb1c70357f581a1f01928b9f191><img alt=”Young visitors look through the scope of a M2010 enhanced sniper rifle and the MK22 Multi-Role Adaptive Design Rifle on the National Mall as part of the Army’s 250th anniversary festivities in Washington, D.C. on June 14, 2025. Kayla Bartkowski—Getty Images” src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/.70sK48cFjzY0CIJtR91Cw–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_time_773/0ea93eb1c70357f581a1f01928b9f191 class=caas-img>
<img class=”caas-img caas-lazy has-preview” alt=”A member of the U.S Army rests while setting up before the parade down Constitution Avenue marking the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army in Washington, D.C. on June 14, 2025.Anna Moneymaker—Getty Images” data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/vvO7eWiUx3.R3r7PbE4INQ–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_time_773/0348b36039724517461d86e29d066b85><img alt=”A member of the U.S Army rests while setting up before the parade down Constitution Avenue marking the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army in Washington, D.C. on June 14, 2025.Anna Moneymaker—Getty Images” src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/vvO7eWiUx3.R3r7PbE4INQ–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_time_773/0348b36039724517461d86e29d066b85 class=caas-img>
<img class=”caas-img caas-lazy has-preview” alt=”Participants in vintage uniforms take part in a military parade to commemorate the U.S. Army’s 250th Birthday in Washington, D.C. on June 14, 2025. Kevin Mohatt—Reuters” data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/QyV6oawuoF3cV8IrnZB6dA–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_time_773/01d13a7379ac93fb55da5be4cf71cc22><img alt=”Participants in vintage uniforms take part in a military parade to commemorate the U.S. Army’s 250th Birthday in Washington, D.C. on June 14, 2025. Kevin Mohatt—Reuters” src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/QyV6oawuoF3cV8IrnZB6dA–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_time_773/01d13a7379ac93fb55da5be4cf71cc22 class=caas-img>
<img class=”caas-img caas-lazy has-preview” alt=”People march in the “No Kings” protest along Fifth Avenue in New York City on June 14, 2025. Michael M. Santiago—Getty Images” data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Gy_vAcb8iw6fUEF3SyoQ6A–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_time_773/59f60f306da8934a659368df9e9d21f8><img alt=”People march in the “No Kings” protest along Fifth Avenue in New York City on June 14, 2025. Michael M. Santiago—Getty Images” src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Gy_vAcb8iw6fUEF3SyoQ6A–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_time_773/59f60f306da8934a659368df9e9d21f8 class=caas-img>
<img class=”caas-img caas-lazy has-preview” alt=”Members of the military near the Washington Monument ahead of the US Army’s 250th Anniversary Parade in Washington, D.C. on June 14, 2025. Eric Thayer—Bloomberg/Getty Images” data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ES13r.REVogCJLZ6_mbSDw–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_time_773/196baff1862fff465d93d96563666202><img alt=”Members of the military near the Washington Monument ahead of the US Army’s 250th Anniversary Parade in Washington, D.C. on June 14, 2025. Eric Thayer—Bloomberg/Getty Images” src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ES13r.REVogCJLZ6_mbSDw–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_time_773/196baff1862fff465d93d96563666202 class=caas-img>
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