On June 14, the United States will hold its largest military parade in 34 years in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Army. New Tang Dynasty and Epoch Times will live stream the event with real-time translated subtitles.
This marks the first time since the Gulf War that a grand military parade will take place. Under the leadership of former President Donald Trump, the U.S. Army will be in full force with their strongest weaponry on display. Military commentators Zhou Ziding and Mark will provide live commentary throughout the event, helping viewers understand this “steel feast.”
On June 14, 1775, the precursor to the U.S. Army, the Continental Army, was established by revolutionaries during the American Revolutionary War. This day is now celebrated as Flag Day to commemorate the official adoption of the U.S. flag on June 14, 1777.
President Donald Trump, who will also celebrate his 79th birthday on the same day, has invited Americans to join in this “once-in-a-lifetime celebration.” The festivities will be open to the public free of charge.
The parade will travel through eight blocks of Constitution Avenue, with 7,000 Army personnel, 150 military vehicles, and 50 aircraft participating.
Organizers estimate that around 200,000 people will attend the celebration on June 14, which will include flyovers by military planes and a fireworks display.
President Trump plans to deliver a speech at the event. Following the parade, a concert and fireworks show will conclude the celebration.
Schedule for June 14, Eastern Time:
5:30-6:30 PM: Special program in English by New Tang Dynasty commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army.
6:30-7:30 PM: Military parade (with commentary by Zhou Ziding and Mark).
7:30 PM onwards: Concert.
Around 9:30 PM: Fireworks display.
The last major military parade in the United States took place on June 8, 1991, celebrating the victory in the Gulf War against Iraq. Tanks and the Patriot missile system were showcased, attracting hundreds of thousands of spectators and marking the largest parade since World War II.