Trump’s birthday and US Army’s 250th Parade in DC: Full schedule, what is expected, where stand and what is banned
A grand military parade is set to take to Washington, DC streets on 14 June, in 1775 in memory of the 250th anniversary of the founder of the US Army. Calling it a “great festival” during a Memorial Day address, Trump hopes to expect that he described the army as “extraordinary service, important achievements and permanent heritage”.According to officials, organized by the US Army and the US 2550 Commission, the event is expected to attract around 200,000 attendees. There will be military pageantry, vehicle display, fireworks, an aircraft, an aircraft and increased security in the entire city during the day.
What will witnesses of the attendees do?
- Military uniforms from history: Thousands of military will march in formation, wearing historical uniforms with 60 soldiers for each American conflict, followed by 400 soldiers from the same unit in modern war dress.
- Armed vehicle spectacle: M1 will roll through more than 100 military vehicles, roads, including M1 Abrams tank, braid fighting vehicle, black haws, Apache and chinook helicopters and self-operated digesters.
- Golden Nights Parachute Jump: The aristocratic parachute team of the US Army will perform.
- Evening concerts and fireworks: The festival will conclude with music and fireworks at the National Mall.
Where is the parade happening?
- The main parade route will run from the 23rd Street NW to the 15th Street NW, north side of the National Mall with the Constitution Avenue.
- There will be no bleachers, and the attendees should only prepare for the standing room.
- Major sites along the route include Lincoln Memorial, Washington Memorial and the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Complete schedule of events on 14 June
- 8:00 am – Guest entry for fitness competition and festival begins
- 9:30 am – 12:30 PM
Army fitness competition And awards - 11:00 AM – Army Birthday Festival (open to public) at 6:00 pm
- 2:00 pm – Guest entry for the parade begins
- 6:30 pm – Army 250th Birthday Parade
- 7: 30/8:00 pm – 9: 30/10: Concert and fireworks at the mall at 00
Safety and restricted access
- The program is classified as a National Special Security Program (NSSE) by the Department of Homeland Security.
- In coordination with local and federal agencies, secret service has established three public entry points:
- White House Ellipse (Constitution Ave. Side)
- 14th Street NW, between the Constitution and the way of freedom
- 9th Street NW, between the Constitution and the way of freedom
- Prohibited objects include: large bags, drones, bicycles, folded chairs, balloons and weapons.
“Our number one goal is to ensure security and safety with the comprehensive security scheme of our conservationists and public,” said Matt McCool, a special agent of Secret Service.
Flight and transport disruption
- According to FAA estimates, Reagan National Airport (DCA) will stop arrival and departure from 6:30 am to 9 pm.
- Road closures and parking restrictions will be effective from the leading days for the incident through Monday, June 16.
- The Northwest entrance of Smithsonian metro station will be closed.
- According to the Potomac River Access Coast Guard, from the Hine Point to the bridge will be banned.
Will tank DC damage roads?
- Due to concerns about 60 tonnes of M1 Abram tank, the army’s core of engineers are installed steel plates with major points of the parade route.
- The plates are designed to protect the roads, where tank tracks can cause the most damage.
- DC Mayor Muril Boser is alert, saying: “If they are unusable, we have to make them usable and then find our money from the Feds.”
what is the cost?
The total estimated cost of the parade is between $ 25 million and $ 45 million. This includes $ 16 million in potential repair of DC roads. Trump defended the expenditure, saying: “It was peanut compared to the value of doing this … We have the largest missile and army tanks in the world, and we are going to celebrate.”
