Washington — So, apparently the Army is cooking up some big plans for a potential military parade on President Donald Trump’s birthday in June. According to some detailed documents obtained by The Associated Press, we’re talking about over 6,600 soldiers, at least 150 vehicles, 50 helicopters, seven bands, and maybe even a couple thousand civilians thrown into the mix.
The Army has been gearing up for its 250th-anniversary festival on the National Mall, but they’ve decided to spice things up with a massive military parade to celebrate Trump’s 79th birthday on June 14. I mean, who wouldn’t want a parade on their birthday, right?
Now, I’m not really sure why this matters, but the planning documents, dated April 29 and 30, haven’t been released to the public yet. Seems like the Army is keeping things under wraps for now. But hey, I guess they’re just trying to make sure everything is in order before they go all out with this parade.
In terms of costs, no price estimates were included in the documents, but let’s be real here—it’s probably going to cost a pretty penny. We’re talking tens of millions of dollars to move all those military vehicles, equipment, aircraft, and troops to Washington. And let’s not forget about feeding and housing thousands of service members. That’s no small feat, folks.
Trump tried to push for a parade in his first term, but high costs put a stop to that real quick. And now, with tanks and heavy vehicles in the mix, city officials are worried about the damage to the roads. I mean, who wants their streets all torn up, right? Not a great look for the city.
The Army hasn’t made any final decisions about the parade yet, according to Army spokesman Steve Warren. But Col. Dave Butler seems pretty excited about the whole thing. He’s all about making this anniversary celebration something the whole nation can get behind. A parade could be a great addition to the festivities, if you ask him.
Now, some anonymous sources who claim to be familiar with the documents say that the Army is prepping for White House approval of the parade. But hey, no official word from the White House yet. Changes to the plans are still being made, and more are expected in the coming weeks. So, I guess we’ll just have to wait and see how this all plays out.
Trump, being his usual self, took to Truth Social to talk about celebrating victories again. He even wants to rename some days—May 8 would become “Victory Day for World War II,” and November 11 would be known as “Victory Day for World War I.” I mean, why not, right? It’s his thing.
As for the parade itself, a lot of the equipment will have to be brought in by train or flown in. And while some of the gear and troops were already part of the Army’s birthday celebration plans, adding a parade will definitely kick things up a notch. I’m talking about 6,300 service members marching in the parade, with the rest handling other tasks and support. It’s going to be quite the spectacle, that’s for sure.
The parade is supposed to showcase the Army’s 250 years of service, with soldiers from all over the country coming together for the big event. We’re talking Stryker vehicles, tanks, artillery vehicles, and so much more. Oh, and let’s not forget the seven Army bands and a parachute jump by the Golden Knights. Talk about a showstopper.
The documents suggest that the parade will be classified as a national special security event, so you know they’re taking this seriously. And after the parade, there’s supposed to be a concert and fireworks to wrap things up. Sounds like a party, if you ask me.
But of course, there are some concerns about where to house all these troops and the security requirements for bringing in all that equipment. The biggest question mark right now is which units will be participating. I guess they’re still figuring that part out.
Overall, Trump has been itching for a big military parade for a while now. He got the idea after seeing one in France back in 2017 and wanted to top it with an even grander spectacle in Washington. But hey, plans fell through due to costs and logistical issues. Tanks rolling through the streets? Not a good look, apparently.
Now, as the Army gears up for its birthday festival in Washington, talk of a parade is back on the table. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser isn’t too thrilled about the idea of tanks rolling through the city streets. Can’t blame her—I wouldn’t want my roads torn up either.
In the end, it looks like the Army is going all out for this parade. It’s going to be a sight to see, that’s for sure. Let’s just hope everything goes off without a hitch. So, mark your calendars for June 14—it’s going to be a birthday celebration like no other.
