Thousands have gathered today near the Washington Monument, ostensibly for the Army’s 250th anniversary military parade, but the most enthusiastic had clearly shown up for another occasion: Trump’s 79th birthday.

The U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary parade in Washington, D.C., has drawn both admiration and outrage. Coinciding with Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, the large-scale military display features thousands of troops,

Thousands of soldiers have descended upon Washington, D.C., from more than a dozen Army divisions across the force, and many of them have meticulously prepared their machines to roll down Constitution Avenue.

The grand military parade that President Donald Trump wanted for eight years has barreled down Constitution Avenue in Washington with tanks, troops and a 21-gun salute

Dozens of tanks and heavy military vehicles have made their way into the District to stage ahead of Saturday's military parade, marking the United States Army's 250th birthday, also falling on Flag Day and President Donald Trump's 79th birthday.

According to the White House, the celebration will feature nearly 7,000 soldiers from every division of the U.S. Army. Spectators can also expect to see around 150 military vehicles, including tanks and Bradley Fighting Vehicles, along with a 50-aircraft flyover.

The grand military parade that President Donald Trump wanted for eight years is barreling down Constitution Avenue in Washington with tanks, troops and a 21-gun salute