What was the first Washington, D.C., military parade since 1991, held as part of America250 celebrations?

The United States Army 250th Anniversary Parade was the first military parade in Washington, D.C., since the 1991 National Victory Celebration.

The Army parade occurred on June 14, 2025, commemorating the Army’s 250th birthday and serving as an early event connected with America250. It was staged in the Washington area, with the route running from the Pentagon toward the National Mall.

The earlier 1991 National Victory Celebration followed the Gulf War and honored U.S. service members. That event was held during the presidency of George H. W. Bush and was not an anniversary celebration.

The comparison is sometimes misunderstood because both events involved large military displays. The 2025 parade specifically marked the Army’s founding in 1775, while the broader America250 program marks American independence in 1776.