The United States Army held its 250th-anniversary parade in Washington, D.C., during the America250 celebration period.
The parade took place on June 14, 2025, which was both Flag Day and the Army’s 250th birthday. The Army traces its establishment to June 14, 1775, when the Continental Congress authorized an army for the thirteen colonies during the Revolutionary War.
The event served as an early, highly visible launch for celebrations connected with the United States’ 250th anniversary. It included soldiers, military equipment, ceremonial elements, and public activities in the nation’s capital.
The Army’s anniversary is separate from America250’s principal July 4, 2026 milestone. America250 commemorates the nation’s 250th anniversary, while the parade specifically marked the age of the Army as an institution.