As the U.S. Army celebrates its 250th anniversary this Saturday, hundreds of thousands of Americans are expected to converge on the nation’s capital to witness a massive Flag Day military parade commissioned by President Donald Trump.
Speaking from the Oval Office on Tuesday, Trump hyped up the parade and accompanying festivities, saying, "We’re going to celebrate our country for a change."
So, here is everything you need to know to attend the historic parade.
The 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Army Grand Military Parade will take place on Saturday, June 14 at 6:30 p.m.
The parade is being held to mark the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, which is one year older than the country. The festivities also coincide with Flag Day and Trump’s 79th birthday.