US Army Marks 250th Anniversary with Washington Parade Amid Protests

The United States Army celebrated its 250th anniversary with a large military parade in Washington, D.C., marking the largest such event in decades. The parade showcased a wide array of historic and modern military equipment, including Abrams tanks, Bradley Fighting Vehicles, and helicopters, attracting an estimated 200,000 attendees. President Donald Trump, whose birthday coincided with the event, participated actively, saluting troops and expressing pride in America's military victories. The parade drew mixed reactions from politicians, with some praising it as a tribute to the military’s strength and tradition, while others criticized it as an extravagant display more fitting for authoritarian regimes. Chinese military observers noted that while the parade featured well-known American military technology, much of it has Chinese equivalents, and the full extent of U.S. military power was not displayed. The event also coincided with protests themed “No Kings,” reflecting ongoing political tensions surrounding President Trump’s use of military displays.