Army Tanks to Roll Through D.C. for Birthday Parade | JQJO

Twenty-five M1 Abrams tanks will roll through Washington D.C. on June 14th for the Army's 250th birthday parade, coinciding with President Trump's 79th birthday. To protect the city's streets from the tanks' weight, the Army will use large metal plates at key points along the parade route. The parade, costing an estimated $25-45 million, will feature thousands of troops, 150 vehicles, and 50 helicopters, culminating in a fireworks display. D.C. Mayor Bowser previously requested funding for any road repairs resulting from the parade.