The 2025 United States Army 250th Anniversary Parade concluded on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
The parade began at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, crossed into Washington, D.C., and proceeded toward the National Mall. It commemorated the Army’s 250th anniversary, which was based on the Continental Army’s creation on June 14, 1775. The event also formed part of the broader celebrations connected with the United States Semiquincentennial.
The National Mall is the large public park extending through central Washington between the U.S. Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial area. It has hosted presidential ceremonies, major demonstrations, festivals, and military commemorations, making it a prominent setting for a national anniversary event.
The parade included thousands of soldiers, military vehicles, aircraft, horses, parachutists, and bands. Its route can cause confusion because the event involved both Arlington and Washington, D.C.; Arlington was the starting area, while the National Mall was the destination associated with the parade’s conclusion.