President Donald Trump is gearing up for a grand birthday celebration on June 14, warning potential protesters of severe repercussions during a military parade in Washington, D.C.
The parade, coinciding with Trump’s birthday and Flag Day, will feature heavy tanks and armored vehicles, complemented by a strong presence of federal agents, police officers, and additional security personnel.
In preparation for any dissent, security measures will include drones for crowd surveillance, metal detectors, anti-scale fencing, and concrete barriers, as reported by USA TODAY.
This heightened security stance follows President Trump’s order for troop deployment to Los Angeles to handle protests related to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.
While addressing reporters in the Oval Office, Trump claimed he was unaware of any protest plans connected to the June 14 event but implied the existence of such actions, stating, “this is people that hate our country.”
Activists are rallying behind the nationwide “NO KINGS National Day of Defiance,” or simply the “No Kings protests,” set for June 14. Details about the parade, including timing and ticket information, can be found below, as is pertinent information regarding planned protests near the nation’s capital.
**When is the U.S. military parade?**
The Army Birthday Parade is scheduled to take place on Constitution Avenue near the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, June 14.
The parade will commence at 6:30 p.m. and is expected to conclude by 7:30 p.m.
Following the parade, Trump will participate in an enlistment and re-enlistment ceremony, and there will be a concert at the Ellipse, the park directly south of the White House White House fence.
The U.S. Army Golden Knights will also parachute into the event to present Trump with the U.S. flag, culminating with fireworks around 9:45 p.m.
**When is Trump’s birthday?**
June 14, 2025, marks President Trump’s birthday, as he turns 79 on this date, which also corresponds with Flag Day and the U.S. Army’s Birthday Parade.
**What will the parade cost?**
The expected cost of this elaborate event is around $30 million, with estimates potentially increasing to $45 million.
The Army has committed to repairing any damages to city streets caused by the parade, particularly from the heavy tanks that will participate, according to USA TODAY.
However, cleanup costs and police expenditures were not included in the estimates.
**Trump military parade tickets**
Tickets for the U.S. Army’s Grand Military Parade and Celebration are limited and free.
Those interested in attending can RSVP online by providing their full name, email address, phone number, zip code, and state.
Two individuals can register under one cell phone number.
**How to watch**
For those unable to attend, the parade and other highlights of the military celebration will be livestreamed across various U.S. Army social media platforms.
**When was the last U.S. military parade?**
Military parades are a rarity in the United States, with the recent anniversaries of the Marines and Navy not accompanied by parade celebrations.
In contrast, such displays of military power are common in nations like Russia, China, and North Korea, where they serve to send assertive political messages to both domestic and foreign audiences.
The last significant military parade in the U.S. took place in 1991, celebrating the eviction of Iraqi forces from Kuwait during the Gulf War. Held under President George H.W. Bush, that parade cost an estimated $8 million and drew a crowd of approximately 200,000.
**‘No Kings’ protests**
The activist group Indivisible has joined forces with others, including 50501, to host over 1,700 protests worldwide on June 14.
They aim to counter Trump’s efforts to present a show of strength during the Army’s birthday celebration, accusing him of “hijacking” the event for personal gain.
Notably, there are no scheduled “No Kings” protests in Washington, D.C., on June 14, as Indivisible co-founder Ezra Levin mentioned they wanted to avoid being framed as “anti-veteran.”
Instead, the largest protest will occur in Philadelphia at noon.
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