US army parade could cost up to $45m and involve 6,600 soldiers

Celebration of 250th anniversary, falling on Trump’s birthday, to also reportedly bring in tanks and hundreds of vehicles

A major military parade to celebrate the US army’s 250th anniversary – which will also coincide with Donald Trump’s 79th birthday – could cost up to $45m and involve thousands of soldiers, hundreds of army vehicles and dozens of warplanes and battle tanks.

The 14 June parade in Washington DC will feature 6,600 soldiers, as well as 50 military aircraft and 150 vehicles, multiple US outlets reported, citing US army spokespeople.