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Event Overview - The United States Army is celebrating its 250th anniversary with a massive military parade and festival in Washington DC [1][2][3] - The event coincides with President Trump's 79th birthday [2][8][10] - Other branches of service celebrating their 250th anniversary this year, such as the Navy and Marines, are not receiving a parade in Washington [10] Cost and Logistics - The event is estimated to cost between $45 million and $60 million or more [2][9] - The cost includes transporting vehicles from different military bases, repainting them, fuel, and support for approximately 8,000 soldiers [6][7] - Streets in Washington may need to be repaved due to the weight of the tanks [9] - Some streets around Washington will be closed for 4 days [2] Concerns and Criticisms - The event has been described as "mission creep" forced upon the army by politicians [5] - The event has generated more interest because of the connection with the president's birthday [8] - The presence of American troops in Los Angeles is triggering for some people [9]