The United States Army held its 250th-anniversary parade on June 14, 2025, as part of America250 celebrations.
The parade traveled from the Pentagon area in Arlington, Virginia, to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. It commemorated the Army’s founding on June 14, 1775, making the event a military anniversary that preceded the nation’s July 4, 2026 semiquincentennial.
The date also coincided with Flag Day in the United States. The event included soldiers, vehicles, aircraft, horses, mules, parachutists, and musical performances. It was described as a soft launch for the broader celebrations surrounding the 250th anniversary of the nation.
The Army’s anniversary is separate from the anniversary of the United States itself. The Continental Army was established in 1775, one year before the Declaration of Independence. The parade therefore marked the Army’s 250 years, while America250 marks the country’s 250th anniversary in 2026.