Military parade featuring 6,600 soldiers, tanks and aircraft will mark Army's 250th anniversary on Trump's birthday, with polls showing partisan divide on approval and cost concerns

Nearly 2 in 3 U.S. adults — 64% — oppose the use of government funds for this weekend's military parade in Washington, D.C., celebrating the Army's 250th birthday, according to new data from the NBC News Decision Desk Poll,

The nation’s capital on Saturday was overtaken by the sight of tanks rolling down the street and Army helicopters buzzing in the sky for a military parade to mark the 250th anniversary of the U.S.

"No Kings" marches in all 50 states were reminiscent of some of America's biggest debates, from Vietnam to civil rights.

Photo show Trump's military might on full display in DC amid ‘No Kings’ protests As several noticeable moments from Trump’s birthday parade made their way on social media, netizens were quick to notice that Melania appeared to be sleeping at several points during the event.

Army leaders are defending spending as much as $45 million to add a parade to the service’s 250th birthday celebration on June 14, saying it will help boost recruitment

The event will bring street closures, security checkpoints, hundreds of military vehicles and thousands of marching troops.

Tonight, a parade of thousands of troops and vehicles will wind through Washington, D.C. The parade celebrates the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, but comes amid questions of cost and President Trump's utilization of troops to quell protests in Los Angeles.