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Much of the central and eastern parts of the U.S. will experience rain showers and scattered thunderstorms, forecasters said.
Tight security ensured a family-oriented atmosphere at the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary parade despite liberal opposition and protests nearby.
The Army is bringing 28 Abrams tanks to Saturday's parade, each valued at approximately $5 million. Accompanying them will be 28 Bradley fighting vehicles worth $4.5 million each, 28 Stryker infantry carriers and six M109 A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzers.
President Trump affirmed that the Army’s 250th anniversary parade will carry on in the streets of Washington, DC, despite forecasted flash floods, gusts of wind and thunderstorms in the
President Trump took part in a massive military parade in Washington, D.C. on Saturday. The commemoration of the Army's 250th birthday fell on President Trump's 79th birthday. Natalie Brand reports from along the parade route.