Which U.S. military branch celebrated its 250th anniversary with a 2025 parade?

The United States Army celebrated its 250th anniversary with a parade in 2025.

The Army traces its establishment to June 14, 1775, when the Second Continental Congress created the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. That date is also observed as the Army’s birthday and coincides with Flag Day in the United States.

The United States Army 250th Anniversary Parade took place on June 14, 2025, in the Arlington, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., area. It formed an early major event connected with the wider America250 period and was described as a soft launch of the national celebrations.

The Army is distinct from the other armed services. The Navy was established later in 1775, the Marine Corps in November 1775, and the Air Force became an independent service in 1947. The question therefore refers specifically to the Army’s anniversary parade.