From which building did the United States Army’s 250th Anniversary Parade begin?

The United States Army’s 250th Anniversary Parade began at the Pentagon.

The Pentagon is the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense in Arlington, Virginia, just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. The parade route then proceeded toward the National Mall, linking the Army’s headquarters area with the capital’s principal ceremonial space.

The location reflected the event’s military focus. The parade included soldiers, historical formations, vehicles, aircraft, bands, and equipment representing different periods of Army history. It was held on June 14, 2025, the Army’s 250th birthday and Flag Day.

The Pentagon is sometimes confused with the White House or the U.S. Capitol because all three are prominent sites in the Washington area. The White House is the president’s residence and workplace, while the Capitol is the seat of Congress; neither was the parade’s starting point.