Photos: A Military Parade in D.C.

As millions of Americans protested at “No Kings” rallies across the country, onlookers gathered in Washington on the president’s birthday for a muted celebration.

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Jun 15, 2025 - 12:03
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Photos: A Military Parade in D.C.

Yesterday, the American public witnessed one of the most extravagant and unusual displays of patriotic pageantry in recent memory: an Army festival and military parade in the nation’s capital. Nearly 7,000 soldiers, 28 Abrams tanks, 50 helicopters, 34 horses, two mules, and a single dog marched through a cloudy and drizzling Washington, D.C. The event, a celebration of the Army’s 250th anniversary, also fell on President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday—and took place against a backdrop of fierce immigration crackdowns and nationwide protests against the administration. While millions demonstrated across the country, crowds in the capital appeared lower than expected as thunderstorms threatened in the forecast.

Picture of children climbing inside a tactical vehicle, part of a display of military equipment parked on the National Mall.
Picture children climbing inside a Black Hawk, part of a display of military equipment parked on the National Mall.
Children climb inside a tactical vehicle (left) and a Black Hawk (right), part of a display of military equipment parked on the National Mall.
Picture of parade-goers in patriotic ensembles standing near a screen showing a video about the Army’s history.
Parade-goers in patriotic ensembles stand near a screen showing a video about the Army’s history.
Picture of onlookers along the parade route
Onlookers along the parade route
Picture of parade-goers waving flags beneath the Washington Monument.
Parade-goers wave flags beneath the Washington Monument.
Picture of onlookers waiting for a glimpse of President Trump, who watched the parade from a stage south of the White House.
A group of onlookers waits for a glimpse of President Trump, who watched the parade from a stage south of the White House.
Picture of an observer photographing military helicopters flying in formation through cloudy skies.
An observer photographs military helicopters flying in formation through cloudy skies. The aerial displays also featured World War II–era planes and drones, showcasing military equipment of the past and future.
Picture of crowds watching the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps from behind barricades near the National Museum of African American History.
Crowds watch the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps from behind barricades near the National Museum of African American History. The corps’ uniforms recall those worn by Continental Army musicians during the Revolutionary War.
Picture of the parade proceeding along the National Mall while parachuters from the Army Golden Knights descend onto the White House ellipse to present President Trump with a folded American flag.
As the parade proceeds along the National Mall, parachuters from the Army Golden Knights descend onto the White House Ellipse to present President Trump with a folded American flag.
Picture of a child taking a moment of respite as protesters demonstrate near the parade route.
A child takes a moment of respite as protesters demonstrate near the parade route.
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