🇺🇸 What Time is the Military Parade in DC? 2025 Army Birthday Parade Full Schedule, Route, and Viewing Guide
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The 2025 military parade in Washington, D.C. will begin at 6:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, June 14, 2025. This historic event celebrates the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army and coincides with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday. The parade is the highlight of an all-day festival on the National Mall, featuring over 6,600 troops, 150+ military vehicles, 50+ aircraft, live music, and fireworks. Here’s your complete, visually rich guide to the day’s schedule, parade route, how to watch, and what to expect.
CBS News: Parade Route Map & Streaming Details
🕰️ Parade Start Time, Date & Key Details
⏰ Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
🕡 Parade Start Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
📍 Location: Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. (from 23rd St. NW near Lincoln Memorial to 15th St. NW near the Washington Monument)
⏳ Duration: About 1 hour (expected to end around 7:30 p.m.)
🎆 Fireworks: 9:45 p.m. ET on the National Mall
🎟️ Admission: Free and open to the public. No tickets required, but pre-registration via the Army website is encouraged for better viewing.
🌦️ Weather: Rain or shine, but severe thunderstorms could cause delays or cancellation.
USA Today: Parade Schedule & How to Watch
🕡 Parade Start Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
📍 Location: Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. (from 23rd St. NW near Lincoln Memorial to 15th St. NW near the Washington Monument)
⏳ Duration: About 1 hour (expected to end around 7:30 p.m.)
🎆 Fireworks: 9:45 p.m. ET on the National Mall
🎟️ Admission: Free and open to the public. No tickets required, but pre-registration via the Army website is encouraged for better viewing.
🌦️ Weather: Rain or shine, but severe thunderstorms could cause delays or cancellation.
🗺️ Parade Route & What to Expect Along the National Mall
🗺️ Route: The parade begins at 23rd Street NW (Lincoln Memorial), proceeds along Constitution Avenue, passes the White House and Washington Monument, and ends at 15th Street NW.
🚩 Landmarks: Lincoln Memorial, Reflecting Pool, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, White House, Washington Monument.
🚓 Security: Expect street closures, checkpoints, and large crowds.
🎉 Festival: The Army Birthday Festival runs 11 a.m.–6 p.m. on the Mall, with military displays, food trucks, live music, and family activities.
🪖 Participants: 6,600+ soldiers, 150+ vehicles (including Abrams tanks, Bradley Fighting Vehicles), 50+ aircraft (Apache, Black Hawk, WWII bombers), marching bands, and skydivers.
Washington Post: Parade Route, Closures & Viewing Tips
🚩 Landmarks: Lincoln Memorial, Reflecting Pool, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, White House, Washington Monument.
🚓 Security: Expect street closures, checkpoints, and large crowds.
🎉 Festival: The Army Birthday Festival runs 11 a.m.–6 p.m. on the Mall, with military displays, food trucks, live music, and family activities.
🪖 Participants: 6,600+ soldiers, 150+ vehicles (including Abrams tanks, Bradley Fighting Vehicles), 50+ aircraft (Apache, Black Hawk, WWII bombers), marching bands, and skydivers.
📅 Full Day Schedule for the 2025 Military Parade & Festival
📅 Morning Events:
FOX 5 DC: How to Watch the Parade Live
- 8:15 a.m. — Wreath-laying at Arlington National Cemetery (Tomb of the Unknowns), open to the public and livestreamed
- 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. — Army fitness competition on the National Mall
- 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. — Army Birthday Festival on the Mall: military displays, music, food trucks, live performances (Scotty Hasting, Noah Hicks), NFL "Skills and Drills," Medal of Honor recognition, Army Astronaut presentation, and cake-cutting ceremony
- 6:00 p.m. — Festival transitions to parade staging
- 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. — Grand Military Parade along Constitution Avenue
- 7:45 p.m. — Army enlistment ceremony and concert at the Ellipse (in front of the White House)
- 9:45 p.m. — Fireworks show on the National Mall
🎥 How to Watch the Parade: TV, Streaming & Livestream Info
📺 TV: FOX 5 DC, CBS News, and NBC4 will air live coverage of the parade and festival.
💻 Online Streaming: Watch live on CBS News 24/7, FOX LOCAL app (Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV), FOX5DC.com, and the FOX 5 DC YouTube page.
📱 Mobile: Stream on your phone or tablet via news apps.
🎥 Livestream: Parade, festival, and fireworks are available for free to all viewers nationwide.
🌦️ Weather Note: Parade will proceed rain or shine unless there is lightning; severe weather could delay or cancel the event.
FOX 5 DC: Parade Livestream & Viewing Options
💻 Online Streaming: Watch live on CBS News 24/7, FOX LOCAL app (Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV), FOX5DC.com, and the FOX 5 DC YouTube page.
📱 Mobile: Stream on your phone or tablet via news apps.
🎥 Livestream: Parade, festival, and fireworks are available for free to all viewers nationwide.
🌦️ Weather Note: Parade will proceed rain or shine unless there is lightning; severe weather could delay or cancel the event.
🛡️ What to Expect: Parade Highlights & Special Features
🪖 Military Spectacle: 6,600+ soldiers, 150+ vehicles, 50+ aircraft, and marching bands.
🚁 Flyovers: Apache, Black Hawk, Chinook helicopters, WWII bombers (B-25, P-51), and more.
💥 Tanks & Vehicles: 26 Abrams tanks, 27 Bradley Fighting Vehicles, Strykers, Paladin artillery.
🎷 Music & Entertainment: Live performances, Army Drill Team, and celebrity chef demos.
🪂 Parachute Jump: Army Golden Knights parachute jump at the White House Ellipse.
🎆 Fireworks: 9:45 p.m. over the National Mall.
👮 Security: Expect street closures, bag checks, and large crowds.
✊ Protests: “No Kings” demonstrations are planned in D.C. and nationwide.
BBC: What to Expect at the Parade & Protests
🚁 Flyovers: Apache, Black Hawk, Chinook helicopters, WWII bombers (B-25, P-51), and more.
💥 Tanks & Vehicles: 26 Abrams tanks, 27 Bradley Fighting Vehicles, Strykers, Paladin artillery.
🎷 Music & Entertainment: Live performances, Army Drill Team, and celebrity chef demos.
🪂 Parachute Jump: Army Golden Knights parachute jump at the White House Ellipse.
🎆 Fireworks: 9:45 p.m. over the National Mall.
👮 Security: Expect street closures, bag checks, and large crowds.
✊ Protests: “No Kings” demonstrations are planned in D.C. and nationwide.
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