US Army 250th Parade: Watch Live – Washington DC
- The event started half an hour early due to forecasted heavy rain, with cloud forcing the cancellation of a flypast by fighter jets.
- Helicopters such as Apaches, Chinooks and Black Hawks are still taking part however.
- president Trump warned any protesters who interfered with proceedings would "be met with very big force".
Witness the US Army’s 250th parade live from Washington D.C.! Experience this historic event as military parachutists, historic uniforms, and vehicles from different eras come together. President Trump attended, saluting soldiers and even swearing in re-enlisted troops.This parade,inspired by French celebrations,features tanks and showcases the US Army’s might. Secondary keyword: “US Army”. This year,News Directory 3 brings you real-time coverage of the event. Discover what’s next in military celebrations and historical displays!
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The event started half an hour early due to forecasted heavy rain, with cloud forcing the cancellation of a flypast by fighter jets.
Helicopters such as Apaches, Chinooks and Black Hawks are still taking part however.
president Trump warned any protesters who interfered with proceedings would “be met with very big force”.
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Pic: Reuters
Pic: Reuters
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Military parachutists from the Golden Knights swooping in at the start of the program, and some soldiers are parading in historic uniforms, complete with horses and wagons.
Vehicles from the Second World War and Vietnam War era are also taking part.
President Trump stood and saluted many of the passing soldiers – and even personally swore in some re-enlisted troops.
The US leader is said to have got the idea for the parade after being impressed with France’s Bastille day celebrations during a visit in 2017.
Metal plates have been put down on some of Washington’s streets to protect the tarmac against the heaviest tanks – the 60-ton M1 Abrams.
Even so, the US Army has set aside several million dollars in case of any damage.
The last time such a major display took place in the US was 1991 when tanks and troops paraded to celebrate the ousting of Saddam Hussein’s army from Kuwait.
