"…The protests came amid rising tensions in the past week over Trump policies that saw the president send 2,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles."

"…Several patriotic and celebratory songs were played during the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary parade and President Donald Trump's unofficial birthday party on June 14."

"…In scenes of celebration, protest and trepidation Saturday, masses of Americans cheered for a rousing Army parade like none seen in Washington in generations."

"…The US Army celebrated its 250th anniversary on Saturday in Washington, DC, with a parade featuring 6,600 troops, 150 vehicles, and over 50 aircraft."

"…The parade came on the 250th anniversary of the Army and, as it happens, Trump’s 79th birthday."

"…In scenes of celebration, protest and trepidation Saturday, masses of Americans cheered for a rousing Army parade like none seen in Washington in generations."

"…The lavish display of the country's military faced some pushback, with critics charging that such imagery is reminiscent of what countries like North Korea do."

"…The military parade kicks off early amid rainfall as Trump looks on and brushes off protests."

"…The parade was a celebration not just of the history of the Army, but a nod to its future."

"…Though various Tinseltown prop houses understandably asked to remain anonymous to avoid potential backlash from customers in the Blue-ish industry, everyone to a man and woman at the companies and warehouses Deadline reached out to stressed how vital the orders were to keep them above water in a troubled time in Hollywood with few productions and an increasingly uncertain future."

"…The military procession was set to step off from the Lincoln Memorial later Saturday, under the threat of stormy weather and to the accompaniment of protests elsewhere in the city."

"…The "No Kings" protests are meant to reclaim the American flag and U.S. patriotism from the Republican Party, as well as to condemn what organizers are calling Trump's recent "authoritarian" actions."

"…The demonstrations organised by a group called "No Kings" was billed as a nationwide day of defiance of his policies."

"…The No Kings Day of Defiance has been organized to reject authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics and the militarization of the country’s democracy, according to a statement by organizers."

"…The No Kings Day of Defiance is expected to be the largest single-day mobilization since Trump returned to office, organizers said."

"…The Army has made special preparations to minimize damage to the roadways as tons of vehicles and artillery will be coming through the nation’s capitol."

"…The planned "No Kings" protests follow a wave of more impromptu immigration protests that at times spiraled into chaos."

"…the capital of Whitman's nation has become a showcase in displaying those messy democratic multitudes to the world."

"…the capital of Whitman’s nation has become a showcase in displaying those messy democratic multitudes to the world."

"…The Army's preparations for the parade have sparked criticism over the cost and the perception that it serves more to celebrate Trump than the military's anniversary."

"…The 250th Birthday of the U.S. Army Grand Military Parade and Celebration features thousands of soldiers, tanks, and dozens of aircraft, according to Army officials."

"…The parade is part of a larger slate of events, all taking place around the National Mall."

"…The 250th Birthday of the U.S. Army Grand Military Parade will conclude a day-long festival, full of music, fireworks and a fitness competition."

"…The president’s birthday-themed parade was eight years in the making."

"…The event is designed not only to showcase the Army’s modern capabilities but also to inspire a new generation to embrace the spirit of service, resilience, and leadership that defines the United States."

"…Trump critics say he is exploiting the military to nurture his own ego — at a cost of as much as $45 million to taxpayers — and, as he claims sweeping executive powers, presenting himself in the manner of a dictator."

"…Nearly 2 in 3 U.S. adults — 64% — oppose the use of government funds for this weekend's military parade in Washington, D.C."

"…The No Kings Day of Defiance has been organized to reject authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics and the militarization of the country’s democracy, according to a statement by organizers."

"…The holiday, like the name suggests, commemorates the date the United States approved the design for its national flag, an enduring symbol of freedom."

"…Instead of presenting the soldiers as a representative sample, they created a crowd completely aligned with, and more likely to engage directly in, the president’s political statements."

"…The No Kings Day of Defiance has been organized to reject authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics and the militarization of the country’s democracy, according to a statement by organizers."

"…The massive military parade that President Donald Trump has long wanted is set to step off from the Lincoln Memorial on Saturday evening, with tanks, bands and thousands of troops."

"…The military parade to mark the Army's 250th anniversary and its convergence with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday are combining to create a peacetime outlier in U.S. history."

"…The parade fulfills Trump’s expressed desire for a big parade that he tried to get done in his first presidential term after seeing one in France on Bastille Day in 2017."

"…The military parade to mark the Army’s 250th anniversary and its convergence with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday are combining to create a peacetime outlier in U.S. history."

"…The protest appeared to have been organized by the nonprofit group Veterans for Peace."

"…The Army is emphasizing the parade and other events are a celebration of its 250th anniversary, as a way to bring together service members and veterans from all over the country, as well as a recruiting tool."

"…The day-long festival will take place primarily at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 14, with music performances, fireworks and a pomp-filled procession through the streets."

"…Once you hit the Secret Service perimeter, it will be the most secure place on the planet."

"…Protests have generally been peaceful, but some protesters have clashed with law enforcement, set cars ablaze, and vandalized buildings with graffiti."

"…The parade, which will feature Army equipment, flyovers, musical performances and thousands of soldiers in uniforms from the past and the present, caps off a week of programming designed to showcase the country’s military power."

"…Mr. Trump's plans to host a military parade this weekend have drawn criticism, with some Democrats calling the idea wasteful and self-aggrandizing."

"…A wide variety of posters and yard signs are also available for sale on Esty's website."

"…The Army promises a muscular display of armor, attack aircraft and artillery during its 250th anniversary celebration June 14."

"…No matter what, a historic celebration of our military service members will take place!"

"…The millions of dollars the public is paying to fund the parade—which will take place on Saturday, Trump's 79th birthday—are "peanuts," the president said, when "compared to the value.""

"…Planning for America's 250th started nearly nine years ago by an act of Congress, when the 2016 U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission Act was passed."

"…The developments this week are the latest and most visible way Trump has tried to turn government institutions into vehicles to implement his personal agenda, and have cast Saturday’s planned military parade in a new light."

"…A massive show of Army airpower will begin 48 minutes in, when a long air parade of UH-60 Black Hawk, AH-64 Apache and CH-47 Chinook helicopters fly overhead as the Army’s story swings toward its future warfare."

"…The protests are meant to protest what they say is overreach by the Trump administration on immigration enforcement and deportations, civil rights and cuts to the federal government."

"…The parade, which will feature Army equipment, flyovers, musical performances and thousands of soldiers in uniforms from the past and the present, caps off a week of programming designed to celebrate the country’s military might."

"…Trump is planning a large military parade through the streets of Washington D.C. June 14 on the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary."

"…Thousands of soldiers, military equipment, musical performances and more are set for this weekend in Washington D.C. for the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary celebration."

"…These millionaires have a different definition of patriotism that tracks more with the common good, or, as the Constitution put it, the general welfare."

"…If Trump really supported the troops, he’d help them do their jobs and reintegrate back into civilian life when their service is over."

"…The parade is expected to cost tens of millions of dollars, according to defense officials, and will feature thousands of soldiers, hundreds of vehicles and dozens of military aircraft."

"…The spectacle, which will feature tanks and soldiers, among other displays of our country’s military might, will take place June 14 in our nation’s capital."

"…The parade will honor all of the military men and women who have bravely served our country, including those who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedom."