WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army is celebrating its 250th birthday in Washington, D.C. with a massive festival, and concert.
What time does the military start?
The Army 250th birthday begins at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 14. Guest entry along the route is expected to begin at 2:00 p.m.
Ahead of the are two events on the National Mall.
The Army Fitness Competition and Awards Ceremony is from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
The Army’s birthday festival begins at 11:00 a.m., featuring live military demonstrations, military tanks and more.
After the , a concert will kick off at 7:30 p.m., followed by fireworks.
FOX 5 DC will be covering the , fireworks and festival events all day on June 14. Watch for free on the FOX LOCAL app, available on your smart TV and phone.
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Where is Trump’s military ?
The will go down Constitution Avenue, from 23rd Street to 15th Street in Washington, D.C.
“The will trace the Army’s evolution from the Revolutionary War through to the U.S. Army of Tomorrow. Attendees will experience 250 years of Army heritage through historical U.S. Army personnel reenactors, period-accurate equipment, vehicles, impressive flyovers, and military bands participating in this landmark event,” according to a statement from America 250.
‘No Kings’ protests in the D.C. area and around the U.S.
“No Kings” protests against President Donald Trump’s policies are scheduled in nearly 2,000 cities across the U.S. Saturday as a military rolls in Washington for the Army’s 250th anniversary – which is also Flag Day and Trump’s birthday.
The protests, organized by the 50501 national movement, are meant to counter what organizers call a day for Trump to feed his own ego as he turns 79 years old.
But as thousands are expected to gather in downtown D.C. for Saturday’s military , organizers for the ‘No Kings’ protests have deliberately not planned a demonstration in the nation’s capital.
“We will make action everywhere else the story of America that day: people coming together in communities across the country to reject strongman politics and corruption,” according to the No Kings website.
Protests will occur throughout Maryland and Virginia, including:
- Bethesda, MD – Sidewalk rally and children’s Flag Day art event at Elm Street Urban Park.
- Falls Church, VA – Protesters will gather at roadside locations.
- Silver Spring, MD – Demonstration near downtown.
- Fairfax, VA – Visibility brigade.
- Gaithersburg, MD – Protest at Muddy Branch Overpass (event now at capacity).
- Alexandria, Arlington, Kingstowne, and Bowie – Additional rallies listed on Mobilize and NoKings.org.
