Trump plans birthday army parade in Washington

(MENAFN) The Trump administration is considering organizing a military parade in Washington, DC, to commemorate both the 250th anniversary of the US Army and President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, both of which fall on June 14. The Pentagon has been planning the event since last year, and its scale has grown since Trump returned to office in January, according to The Hill.

While it's still uncertain if the parade will take place, Army spokesperson Colonel Dave Butler confirmed that efforts are underway to make it a national event, with input from the White House and various government agencies. The proposed parade route could span nearly four miles, from the Pentagon to the White House.

Although planning is still in the early stages, no official date has been set for the parade. During his first term, Trump had originally proposed a large military parade for Veterans Day 2018, inspired by the Bastille Day celebration in France, but the event was postponed due to skyrocketing costs and concerns from city officials about infrastructure damage and security costs.

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