The US Army. UU. It is planning a historical parade through the streets of Washington, DC, on June 14 that will coincide and will be part of the 250 army planned celebration.
The parade will involve some 6,600 soldiers, tanks and infantry vehicles, helicopter step steps and parachute jumps, according to several people familiar with the planning effort, and will also occur in the 79th birthday of President Donald Trump.
“The Army celebrates its 250 birthday with multiple events prior to June 14,” the Army said in a statement on Friday night. “The celebration at the national level will include a spectacular exhibition of fireworks, a parade and a one -day festival at the National Shopping Center in Washington, DC. The festival will feature exhibitions of army teams, military manifestations, musical performances and a fitness competition.
“Given the significant milestone of 250 years, the army is exploring options to make the celebration even larger, with more capacity demonstrations, additional teams of equipment and more commitment to the community,” he added. “The planning of the parade is actively underway, and we anticipate approximately 150 vehicles, 50 aircraft and 6,600 soldiers to highlight the 250 years of army service to the nation.”
The authorities said early on Friday that the parade had been a possible complement, but had warned that no final decisions had been made. Associated Press first reported details that involve the last plans.
The US Army tanks. UU. Abrams participate in a military parade in Warsaw on the day of the Polish Army, August 15, 2024.
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The moment and participation of the White House in planning efforts have fueled the speculation that Trump is using the Army’s birthday as an excuse to obtain the type of great military parade he wanted during his first term in office. That event was discarded after estimates exceeded $ 90 million.
The cost for the June 14 parade this year is not clear, authorities said, but it will probably be elevated. The event will require the participation of several federal agencies, including those that require security. The army plans to have soldiers of each of the 10 divisions represented in the parade, according to an American official.
Earlier this year, city officials expressed concern that heavy vehicles such as tanks tear the roads and pointed out that the city would require significant refund to fix any damaged infrastructure.
A soldier greets the parachute team during the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach in California, on October 4, 2024.
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The tanks would not be allowed to cross the bridges of Virginia to Washington, DC, only allow them to operate within the city along certain roads, according to an official familiar with planning.
Last month, the army confirmed the possibility of a parade, but called it prediction.
