The parade, criticized by some Democrats for its high cost and timing on Trump’s 79th birthday, stood in contrast to the thousands of “No Kings” protests across the country and a “Refuse Fascism” demonstration decrying Trump’s policies just blocks from the White House.

Hundreds of military vehicles will take to the streets of D.C. on June 14 as part of a military parade and celebration of the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army.