See D.C. route maps for Trump’s military parade celebrating the Army’s 250th anniversary

Details on Trump’s military parade

What to know about President Trump’s controversial military parade

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A military parade through the streets of Washington, D.C., is being held to celebrate the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary on Saturday, June 14 — which also happens to be President Trump’s 79th birthday. Army officials say about 6,600 soldiers, 150 vehicles and more than 50 aircraft are set to participate.

The parade along the National Mall will be free and open to the public. Hundreds of thousands are expected to attend the festivities, D.C. officials said.

The parade is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. EDT. 

The parade route runs along Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C. It kicks off at 23rd Street NW, near the Lincoln Memorial, then proceeds along the National Mall, past the White House and the Washington Monument, until it reaches its endpoint at 15th Street NW.

Organizers say the parade will go forward rain or shine — and there is a chance of rain in the forecast.  

The parade is expected to last about an hour. It will be followed by a concert at the Ellipse in front of the White House and then a fireworks display scheduled for 9:45 p.m. EDT.

The Army is also hosting a 250th Birthday Festival with events on the Mall throughout the day, including a fitness competition, military demonstrations and live music. The festival is open to the public from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

How to watch the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Army Grand Military Parade

If you can’t be there to see it in person, you can watch live streaming coverage of the parade on CBS News 24/7.

Note: Streaming plans are subject to change. 

Paula Cohen is the senior managing editor of CBSNews.com, where she oversees coverage of breaking news and stories on a wide range of topics from across the U.S. and around the world.

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