Here’s what we previously reported right here on WLT Report: Ok, now let’s go deep…. Here’s a full summary of everything we know so far: U.S. Army 250th Anniversary Parade – June 14, 2025 Event Overview: Date & Time:Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. EDT Location & Route: Start: Pentagon’s north parking lot, Arlington, VA Crosses: Arlington Memorial Bridge Proceeds: Constitution Avenue Ends: 15th Street near the National Mall Estimated Duration: 90 minutes Participants: Troops: 6,600 total soldiers 6,300 marching Soldiers from 11 Army corps and divisions Vehicles: 150 military vehicles Up to 25 M1 Abrams tanks Stryker vehicles, Bradley fighting vehicles Paladin artillery, Howitzers Aircraft: 50 aircraft Includes CH-47 Chinooks, UH-60 Black Hawks B-25 bombers, P-51 Mustangs Bands: Seven Army bands Civilians: Up to 2,000 Historical reenactors, veterans’ groups Military college students Operators of historical vehicles and aircraft Historical Representation: 60 troops per major conflict: Revolutionary War Civil War World Wars I & II Korea Vietnam Gulf War Global War on Terror All in period uniforms Followed by 400 modern-uniformed soldiers from corresponding units Key Events: Golden Knights parachute team lands on the Ellipse Presents folded American flag to President Donald Trump Enlistment Ceremony: Trump will administer the oath to 250 recruits and soldiers Aircraft Flyovers: Featuring both modern and historical planes Presidential Involvement: Review stand and bleachers at the Ellipse President Trump expected to deliver remarks The event coincides with Trump’s 79th birthday National Mall Festival (11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.): Military equipment displays (Humvees, helicopters, armored vehicles) Fitness competition for soldiers Family-friendly activities: NFL-sponsored Kids Zone with Commanders coach Dan Quinn Camouflage face painting Recruiting booths Expected Attendance: ~200,000 Evening Events: Concert on the Ellipse – 8:00 p.m.: 5 to 7 musical acts Likely performers: Noah Hicks, Scotty Hasting, DJ Nyla Fireworks Display – 9:45 p.m. Logistics & Costs: Estimated Cost: $25–$45 million Covers troop transport, housing, meals, and equipment Soldiers to sleep in USDA and GSA buildings Meals: MREs for breakfast and lunch, hot dinners Tanks: Transported by train from Fort Cavazos, Texas Roads protected with metal plates and rubber track pads Security: Not included in estimate Event designated as a National Special Security Event Public Access: Free Tickets: Available via America250’s registration portal Deadline: June 10, 2025, at noon EDT Controversy: Criticism from Lawmakers: Senator Chris Murphy and Representative Steve Cohen allege political motives linked to Trump Concerns from D.C. Officials: Mayor Muriel Bowser warns of potential road damage from heavy military vehicles Protests Planned: Groups opposing the event’s scale and political undertones Context: This parade is an early celebration of the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary Broader America250 events are scheduled for 2026 Follows Trump’s longstanding interest in military parades A similar parade was proposed in 2018 but canceled due to a $92 million cost estimate Military.com reports that the soldiers will stay in federal bulidings: Thousands of soldiers coming to Washington, D.C., next month will be housed in government buildings in the city as part of an unusual military parade, an idea originally floated by President Donald Trump during his first term in office. The June 14 military parade, which coincides with Trump’s 79th birthday, will include about 6,600 soldiers as well as tanks, armored personnel carriers and aircraft on top of other festivities throughout the week in celebration of the Army’s 250th birthday, according to the service. Roughly 150 vehicles, including Strykers, M1 Abrams tanks and Humvees, along with 50 aircraft, will take part. The soldiers will come from all 10 of the Army’s active-duty divisions located across the country, and most will be housed in the General Services Administration and Agriculture Department buildings in the city, The Washington Post reported. All told, the festivities could cost between $25 million and $45 million, Army spokesperson Lt. Col. Ruth Castro said. Celebratory events will start at the beginning of the week and will conclude with the parade, fireworks and a fitness competition, Castro said.