Which U.S. military branch held the 250th-anniversary parade described as an America250 soft launch?

The United States Army held the 250th-anniversary parade described as an America250 soft launch.

The parade took place on June 14, 2025, in Arlington, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. It commemorated the Army’s founding on June 14, 1775, making the service 250 years old in 2025.

The date was also Flag Day and coincided with President Donald Trump’s birthday, details that attracted substantial public attention. The event included soldiers, historic uniforms, military vehicles, aircraft, bands, and other ceremonial participants.

Although the parade celebrated the Army rather than the nation’s independence anniversary itself, it was treated as an early opening event for the wider United States Semiquincentennial celebrations. America250’s formal events began later, on July 3, 2025.