Donald Trump threw a military parade in honor of the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary on Saturday, June 14 (a date that happens to be the president’s birthday) to the tune of $25 to $45 million. But unfortunately for Trump, photos and videos from the big day show sparse attendance and a lack of organization from top to bottom.

Thousands of Americans flocked to downtown D.C. in "Make America Great Again" hats and patriotic gear displaying Old Glory despite the balmy weather and thunderstorms brewing.

Tiffany Trump, daughter of Donald Trump and Marla Maples, gave birth to Alexander Trump Boulos at 4:44 am May 15, 2025. She’s married to Michael Boulos.

Donald Trump wanted a military parade, and Saturday he got it. Trump seemed pretty pleased by it all, but some folks on social media are convinced that the president dozed off, at least for a few seconds, during the festivities. It’s not just talk.

Donald Trump spoke briefly at the 250th anniversary Army parade, after reviewing a procession of thousands of soldiers in present and past uniforms, an array of military hardware, aerial flyovers and a large fireworks display.

Some attendees of Donald Trump's extravagant Flag Day parade in Washington DC said they were met with some unorganized chaos

“Earlier today, during a parade held in support of our nation’s military and organized by President Donald Trump, the song ‘Barracuda’ by Heart was played without permission or authorization from us,“ Wilson said in a post on Instagram late Saturday night.

Watch as hundreds of protesters gather in Roosevelt Park in Ames to protest President Donald Trump on June 14, 2025 for 'No Kings Day.'