The Army commemorated its 250th anniversary with a festival and parade in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, which is also President Trump's 79th birthday.

People discuss during Flag Day and the 250th birthday for the United States Army in Washington, DC, USA, on June 14, 2025.President Donald Trump also celebrated his 79th birthday with a Military Parade in Washington.

A military parade set to commemorate the 250th birthday of the United States Army is set to occur in Washington D.C. and ABC will have live coverage at 6:30 p.m. The parade coincides with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday,

Donald Trump threw a military parade in honor of the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary on Saturday, June 14 (a date that happens to be the president’s birthday) to the tune of $25 to $45 million. But unfortunately for Trump, photos and videos from the big day show sparse attendance and a lack of organization from top to bottom.

For its 250th birthday, the Army put on the largest show of military might in the capital in more than three decades.

Democrat John Fetterman broke with his party again on Saturday, calling the military parade in D.C. appropriate to celebrate 'regardless of your politics."

Vice President Vance spoke at the Army’s 250th anniversary parade, saying how proud he is of U.S. soldiers. He also wished President Trump a happy birthday and nodded to his wife on their wedding anniversary.

The U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary parade kicks off in Washington, D.C.