It’s President Donald Trump’s birthday today, June 14 and no better way to celebrate than a military parade in DC for the Army’s 250th anniversary, with thousands of troops and a massive display of tanks and artillery.
With an estimated cost of $40 million funded by taxpayers, the parade has led protesters to the streets today for “No Kings” protests to decry Trump’s attempts to “feed his ego” with the lavish spectacle, where he will be seated in a viewing stand on Constitution Avenue to take it all in.
The parade is meant to honor the Army’s legacy, although Trump’s military parade dreams have spanned years and the addition of a rare military parade had only been discussed in earnest last month.
Here’s what to know about today’s event, plus how to stream it live.
When is the Army’s birthday?
The Army is marking its 250th birthday on June 14. On that date in 1775, the Continental Army was formed.
When is Donald Trump’s birthday? How old is Donald Trump today?
President Donald Trump’s birthday is June 14, 1946. He will turn 79-years-old today, June 14, 2025.
Trump military parade today: When is Trump’s military parade?
The Army Birthday Parade will take place June 14 on Constitution Avenue near the National Mall in the heart of Washington. Trump will sit in a viewing stand on Constitution Avenue, just south of the White House.
Trump military parade time: What time is Trump’s military parade today?
The Army said the parade will kick off at 6:30 p.m. and conclude around 7:30 p.m. Following the parade, Trump is expected to attend an enlistment and re-enlistment ceremony. There will also be a concert at the Ellipse, the park south of the White House fence, and the U.S. Army Golden Knights team will parachute in and present Trump with the U.S. flag. The evening will conclude with fireworks around 9:45 p.m.
How to watch Trump military parade: Is Trump parade on TV? See channel, streaming
The parade and other highlights from the military celebration will be livestreamed across U.S. Army social media platforms, although the event may not broadcast directly on national TV, and instead on streaming platforms.
Variety reported national TV news networks, such as ABC, NBC and CBS, are unlikely to preempt regular TV programming to cover the event, citing sources familiar with their plans. Streaming platforms, like ABC News Live, NBC News Now and CBS News 24/7 are instead planning to cover the event.
What is the Trump military parade cost? Who pays for Trump military parade?
The latest price tag for the massive event is $30 million, a figure that could rise as high as $45 million, which is funded by taxpayers, which has drawn criticism from lawmakers who believe the money could be spent elsewhere.
The Army has promised to fix any city streets caused by parade damage, including from the massive tanks rolling through, according to USA TODAY. Cleanup costs and police were not part of the estimate.
Who is paying for Trump military parade?
The parade and festivities will be funded by taxpayer dollars, which has drawn criticism from lawmakers who believe the money could be spent elsewhere.
“If it was really about celebrating military families, we could put $30 million toward helping them offset the cost of their child care, food assistance and tuition,” Sen. Tammy Duckworth said on X. “But it isn’t. Trump is throwing himself a $30 million birthday parade just to stroke his own ego.”
Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul said he “wouldn’t have done it,” stating the U.S. was “proud” not to stage military parades like in North Korea and the Soviet Union.
Has the US ever had a military parade?
Military parades are generally rare in the U.S. Both the Marines and the Navy are celebrating their 250th anniversaries this year, although neither are planning parades. Raw displays of military power are common in Russia, China and North Korea to send aggressive political and propagandistic messages to adversaries at home and abroad, according to USA TODAY.
In 1991, tanks and thousands of troops paraded through Washington, D.C. to celebrate the eviction of Saddam Hussein’s army from Kuwait in the Gulf War. The parade, held under then-President George H.W. Bush, was believed to have cost $8 million and drew a crowd of 200,000 people.
Lori Comstock is a New Jersey-based journalist with the Mid-Atlantic Connect Team.
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Happy birthday, Donald Trump! Army parade time, livestream, more
