All we know about the military parade taking place in Washington, DC on Saturday, June 14, which happens to coincide with Presidnet Trump’s 79th birthday.
Trump’s birthday military parade: This is the event schedule in Washington D.C. on June 14
This weekend, the White House is hosting a parade celebrating the 250th anniversary of the US Army, which also happens to coincide with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday. Founded as the Continental Army on June 14, 1775, the US Army will turn 250 years old this year.
The establishment of the fighting force came one year before the signing of the Declaration of Independence, falling on the much more familiar date of July 4, 1776.
What does the schedule for the event look like?
Preparations have been underway all week for the military parade, with tanks being transported to participate in the parade, scheduled for Saturday, June 14, at 6:30 pm. However, the festivities will be taking place all day, beginning with the Fitness Competition and Awards starting at 9:30 am.
Event Schedule: Saturday, June 14, 2025
- 9:30 am - 12:30 pm — Fitness Competition and Awards
- 11:00 am - 1:30 pm — MDW Music and Entertainment - The U.S. Army Band: Latin Music Ensemble: DJ Nyla: Down Range performances main stage, U.S. Army Drill Team performs on field
- 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm — Army Fitness Awards and Career Counselor of the Year Recognition (Main Stage)
- 12:30 - 1:00 pm — Noah Hicks (Main Stage)
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm — NFL Skills and Drills
- 1:30 pm - 1:45 pm — MOH Recipients Recognition
- 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm — Scotty Hasting (Main Stage)
- 2:45 pm - 3:00 pm — Army Astronaut Special Presentation
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm — Chef Andre Rush Cooking Demonstration
- 4:15 pm - 5:00 pm — 250th Army Birthday Festival Official Ceremony w/cake cutting
- 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm — Army 250th Birthday Parade
You might be interested in: Here is the complete list of street closures and times in Washington, DC for the Army parade on June 14
Will Donald Trump speak?
Yes. The 250.org website, a private organization promoting the event, announced in late May that President Trump would deliver remarks, although the exact time has yet to be confirmed.
White House warns potential protestors
The celebration occurs amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, following an attack on Iran by Israel. The US claims it received notice of the attack but denies involvement.
Meanwhile, domestic protests are mounting against the Trump administration’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids, as well as his decision to federalize the National Guard and deploy Marines to Los Angeles—actions taken despite opposition from the city’s police commissioner, mayor, and Governor Gavin Newsom.
The ‘No Kings’ protests are scheduled to coincide with the military parade, but so far, none have been registered in the capital. Nevertheless, protests are still expected to materialize. Earlier this week, the president warned that protestors at the event would be severely punished with “very heavy force.”
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