President Donald Trump praised the United States Army as the “greatest, fiercest and bravest fighting force” at the conclusion of a grand display of military might in the nation’s capital Saturday as the Army celebrated its 250th birthday with a parade.

The United States Army parachute team, the Golden Knights, descend on the military parade in Washington, D.C. on June 14, 2025, President Trump’s birthday. Courtesy: America250

Donald Trump threw a military parade in honor of the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary on Saturday, June 14 (a date that happens to be the president’s birthday) to the tune of $25 to $45 million. But unfortunately for Trump, photos and videos from the big day show sparse attendance and a lack of organization from top to bottom.

The Army commemorated its 250th anniversary with a festival and parade in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, which is also President Trump's 79th birthday.

US President Donald Trump’s military parade had kicked off in Washington with a 21-gun salute, tanks and troops. However, netizens took potshots, saying that “Trump really pulled off the most low-energy military parade in history.

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Visitors from afar revel in the surreal sight of tanks in DC, celebrating the Army's 250th anniversary with pride, as crews work to get DC back to normal.

Cities large and small across the U.S. saw crowds gather Saturday for planned "No Kings" protests against President Trump.