President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing a massive military parade to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States Army this summer—and it just so happens to fall on his own birthday, June 14.

According to Washington City Paper, a source familiar with the planning said the parade would span nearly four miles, beginning at the Pentagon in Arlington and ending at the White House. If executed as envisioned, the spectacle would be one of the largest military parades ever held on American soil.

The parade, which is still in the early stages of planning, appears to be a joint effort between the White House, the Army, and other federal agencies. A senior Trump administration official confirmed to NewsNation that the Army is involved and that the scale of the event is significantly larger than previous commemorations.

An Army official also confirmed to The Hill that there are indeed plans underway, though nothing is final. “The Army is very excited to celebrate its 250th anniversary with the entire country,” said Army spokesman Col. Dave Butler. “Our intention is for Americans to be proud of their Army and also proud of their nation.”

Planning for the event reportedly began last year, with the original concept expanding significantly in recent months. The number of participating Army units has increased, and the scope of the celebration has grown to match the historic milestone. Col. Butler hinted at a “robust capability increase” in comparison to previous anniversary observances, signaling a more elaborate and high-profile celebration.

While Trump has long admired the pageantry of foreign military parades—particularly those held in France and Russia—this event appears to blend Trump’s personal flair with genuine reverence for the military. June 14 not only marks the Army’s founding in 1775, but also Trump’s own birthday. That coincidence is unlikely to go unnoticed in the planning—or the messaging.

This isn’t the first time Trump has pushed for a show of military strength in the nation’s capital. In 2018, he called for a large Veterans Day parade that was eventually scrapped due to cost concerns and pushback from local officials. This time, however, the Army itself is already on board with a national celebration, and the political landscape is very different.

Still, some in the Washington, DC, region are expressing concerns. Takis Karantonis, chairman of the Arlington County Board, said he hopes federal planners will consider the emotional impact on veterans—especially those who may have been affected by recent job losses due to federal policy changes.

“It’s not clear to me what the scope of a parade would be,” Karantonis told Washington City Paper. “But I would hope the federal government remains sensitive to the pain and concerns of numerous veteran residents.”

That statement appears to be a veiled critique of the Trump administration’s ongoing overhaul of the Pentagon and Department of Veterans Affairs, which has included major staffing shifts, aggressive cost-cutting, and a renewed emphasis on combat readiness.

Despite the political sniping, the military remains broadly supportive of the celebration. Officials emphasized that the event is still being finalized, but the tone is clear: this is meant to be a patriotic display, celebrating the Army’s enduring legacy and America’s military might.

Given the date and the president’s personal history of embracing pomp and ceremony, the June 14 celebration is likely to serve more than one purpose. It will be a tribute to the U.S. Army’s two and a half centuries of service, yes—but it will also serve as a high-profile reminder of Trump’s role as commander-in-chief, just months before the 2026 midterms.

As Trump’s team works with the Army and other agencies to finalize the plans, one thing is clear: June 14 is shaping up to be a big day in Washington.