In a historic event, Washington, D.C. will host its largest military parade in decades to celebrate the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary on Saturday. The occasion coincides with President Trump's 79th birthday and Flag Day. While the Army has been planning the event for over a year, the idea of a parade was introduced more recently, aligning with Trump's ongoing desire for such displays since his first term. The parade, costing between $25 million to $45 million, has faced criticism from Democratic lawmakers for being a potential vanity project and an inappropriate use of funds.
"We will celebrate a spectacular military parade in Washington, D.C., like no other," Trump said in a video posted on Instagram earlier this month.
$25 million to $45 million The massive military parade and festivities are expected to cost between $25 million and $45 million, according to Army spokesperson Heather J. Hagan.
Some Democratic lawmakers have criticized it as a vanity project and a misuse of funds, while other critics are unsettled by the display of military might.
Large-scale military parades have not been part of American tradition although smaller parades at the town-level tend to be more common.
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