PHOTOS: The Army’s 250th birthday in DC

Watch a livestream of the military parade in celebration of the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary on WTOP, Saturday, June 14.

Get ready for a military extravaganza.

Hundreds of vehicles and aircraft will roll through D.C. on Saturday to mark the Army’s 250th birthday.

The celebration comes with heavy costs and likely traffic headaches, but the Trump administration argues it’s a price worth paying to honor the Army’s legacy, stir national pride — and maybe even boost recruitment.

See photos below.

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President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attend a military parade commemorating the Army’s 250th anniversary, coinciding with his 79th birthday, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

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US President Donald Trump (C) salutes next to US First Lady Melania Trump during the Army 250th Anniversary Parade in Washington, DC, on June 14, 2025. Trump’s long-held dream of a parade will come true as nearly 7,000 troops plus dozens of tanks and helicopters rumble through the capital in an event officially marking the 250th anniversary of the US army. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)

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US Vice President JD Vance (C), US Second Lady Usha Vance and their son arrive to watch the Army 250th Anniversary Parade in Washington, DC, on June 14, 2025. Trump’s long-held dream of a parade will come true as nearly 7,000 troops plus dozens of tanks and helicopters rumble through the capital in an event officially marking the 250th anniversary of the US army. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)

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Members of the U.S Army march in the 250th birthday parade for the U.S. Army on June 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. The U.S. Army is marking its 250th birthday with a military parade including roughly 6,600 troops, 150 vehicles, and over 50 aircraft. The parade, which coincides with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, is designed to tell the history of the Army. (Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)

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People watch the Army 250th Anniversary Parade in Washington, DC on June 14, 2025. Trump’s long-held dream of a parade will come true as nearly 7,000 troops plus dozens of tanks and helicopters rumble through the capital in an event officially marking the 250th anniversary of the US army. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)

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US military service members in Revolutionary War uniform march along Constitution Avenue during the Army 250th Anniversary Parade in Washington, DC on June 14, 2025. Trump’s long-held dream of a parade will come true as nearly 7,000 troops plus dozens of tanks and helicopters rumble through the capital in an event officially marking the 250th anniversary of the US army. (Photo by Amid FARAHI / AFP) (Photo by AMID FARAHI/AFP via Getty Images)

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People fold a large American flag at Freedom Plaza before a parade commemorating the Army’s 250th anniversary, coinciding with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

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Teams warm up on the rope climb portion of the Army fitness competition, during a festival event to honor the Army’s 250th anniversary and coinciding with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

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U.S. Army soliders walking along Constitution Ave., on the National Mall ahead of a parade commemorating the Army’s 250th annversary and coninciding with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

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Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll, from left, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Weimer and Maj. Gen. Trevor Bredenkamp, commanding general of the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington, stand at attention during a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, honoring the Army’s 250th anniversary and coinciding with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

people waiting outside for the army parade to begin

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People wait to enter the viewing area for a military parade commemorating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary and coinciding with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

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Soldiers prepare ahead of wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, honoring the Army’s 250th anniversary and coinciding with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

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U.S. Army soldiers march in formation as they conduct drills ahead of tomorrow’s 250th anniversary parade on June 13, 2025 in Washington, DC. The U.S. Army is marking its 250th anniversary with a military parade along Constitution Avenue that includes roughly 6,600 troops, 150 vehicles, and over 50 aircraft. The parade, which coincides with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, is designed to tell the history of the Army. (Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)

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US Army Soldiers pose for a group photo on the National Mall in Washington D.C., on June 13, 2025 as preparations are underway for the Army’s 250th birthday celebration which will feature a festival on the National Mall, featuring military hardware and an evening parade featuring more than 6,000 soldiers and 128 military vehicles. A military parade and celebration of the 250th birthday of the US Army will be held in Washington, D.C., on June 14, which also coincides with President Donald Trump’s 78th birthday. (Photo by Matthew Hatcher / AFP) (Photo by MATTHEW HATCHER/AFP via Getty Images)

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Military hardware is displayed on the National Mall ahead of tomorrow’s 250th anniversary parade June 13, 2025 in Washington, D.C. The U.S. Army is marking its 250th anniversary with a military parade along Constitution Avenue that includes roughly 6,600 troops, 150 vehicles, and over 50 aircraft. The parade, which coincides with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, is designed to tell the history of the Army. (Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)

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Seen through security fencing, Army Sgt. Chase Beasley, left, watches as Army Spc. Steven Holmes, right, take a swing as they sit-in on a game of softball with congressional staffers on the National Mall, during preparations for an upcoming military parade commemorating the Army’s 250th anniversary and coinciding with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

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The Washington Monument is visible as U.S. Army soldiers work on an assortment of M1 Alpha a3 Abrams tanks, stryker armored vehicles, and M2 Bradley fighting vehicles at West Potomac Park along the Potomac River on June 11, 2025 in Washington, DC. Tanks and other heavy military equipment have arrived in the nation’s capital for a military parade in honor of the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, which coincides with President Donald Trump’s birthday and Flag Day. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

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A U.S. Army reviewing stand continues to be built in front of the White House ahead of the Army’s 250th birthday parade and celebration on June 11, 2025 in Washington, DC. Tanks and other heavy military equipment have arrived in the Nation’s Capital for a military parade in honor of the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, which coincides with President Donald Trump’s birthday and Flag Day. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

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U.S. Army soldiers work on an assortment of M1 Alpha a3 Abrams tanks, stryker armored vehicles, and M2 Bradley fighting vehicles at West Potomac Park along the Potomac River on June 11, 2025 in Washington, DC. Tanks and other heavy military equipment have arrived in the Nation’s Capital for a military parade in honor of the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, which coincides with President Donald Trump’s birthday and Flag Day. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

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U.S. Secret Service officer bicycle in front of a U.S. Army reviewing stand constructed in front of the White House ahead of the Army’s 250th birthday parade and celebration on June 11, 2025 in Washington, DC. Tanks and other heavy military equipment have arrived in the Nation’s Capital for a military parade in honor of the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, which coincides with President Donald Trump’s birthday and Flag Day. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

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A large banner with the image of President Donald Trump hangs outside the Department of Agriculture near where a U.S. Army Bradley Fighting Vehicle is displayed ahead of this weekend’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the Army on the National Mall on June 12, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Army will mark its 250th anniversary Saturday, which is also President Donald Trump’s birthday, with a parade along the National Mall that will include 6,500 troops, 150 vehicles and 50 aircraft, which will cost between $25 million and $45 million. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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A U.S. Army M777 mobile howitzer is displayed on the National Mall ahead of this weekend’s military parade and celebration on the National Mall on June 12, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Army will mark its 250th anniversary Saturday, which is also President Donald Trump’s birthday, with a parade along the National Mall that will include 6,500 troops, 150 vehicles and 50 aircraft, which will cost between $25 million and $45 million. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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A soldier is seen through 8-foot-tall security fencing as he walks past an U.S. Army Bell AH-1 Cobra attack helicopter on display ahead of this weekend’s military parade and celebration on the National Mall on June 12, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Army will mark its 250th anniversary Saturday, which is also President Donald Trump’s birthday, with a parade along the National Mall that will include 6,500 troops, 150 vehicles and 50 aircraft, which will cost between $25 million and $45 million. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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Soldiers jog at dawn along the National Mall past a U.S. Army Stryker combat vehicle ahead of this weekend’s military parade and celebration on June 12, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Army will mark its 250th anniversary Saturday, which is also President Donald Trump’s birthday, with a parade along the National Mall that will include 6,500 troops, 150 vehicles and 50 aircraft, which will cost between $25 million and $45 million. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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A U.S. Army Stryker combat vehicle is displayed on the National Mall ahead of this weekend’s military parade and celebration on June 12, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Army will mark its 250th anniversary Saturday, which is also President Donald Trump’s birthday, with a parade along the National Mall that will include 6,500 troops, 150 vehicles and 50 aircraft, which will cost between $25 million and $45 million. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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Soldiers are seen through an 8-foot-tall security fence as they run past an U.S. Army Bell AH-1 Cobra attack helicopter ahead of this weekend’s military parade and celebration on the National Mall on June 12, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Army will mark its 250th anniversary Saturday, which is also President Donald Trump’s birthday, with a parade along the National Mall that will include 6,500 troops, 150 vehicles and 50 aircraft, which will cost between $25 million and $45 million. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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