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| What to expect at Trump's military parade and 'No Kings' protests | What to expect at Trump's military parade and 'No Kings' protests |
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| Watch: "I'm all for it" - What Americans make of Trump's military parade | |
| Washington DC is set to a host a military parade on Saturday to mark the 250th anniversary of the US Army. | Washington DC is set to a host a military parade on Saturday to mark the 250th anniversary of the US Army. |
| The event will also coincide with the 79th birthday of US President Donald Trump, who says the parade will be "like no other". | The event will also coincide with the 79th birthday of US President Donald Trump, who says the parade will be "like no other". |
| The event - which the Army has said could cost up to $45 million (£33 million) - will include over 7,000 uniformed soldiers, dozens of tanks and military vehicles, plus marching bands and a fireworks show. | The event - which the Army has said could cost up to $45 million (£33 million) - will include over 7,000 uniformed soldiers, dozens of tanks and military vehicles, plus marching bands and a fireworks show. |
| Meanwhile, 'No Kings' protests against the Trump administration are planned in more than 1,500 cities across the US. Organisers are billing the demonstrations as a "nationwide day of defiance" in response to "corruption" in the government. | Meanwhile, 'No Kings' protests against the Trump administration are planned in more than 1,500 cities across the US. Organisers are billing the demonstrations as a "nationwide day of defiance" in response to "corruption" in the government. |
| When is the military parade? | When is the military parade? |
| A military vehicle at a staging area on the National Mall on Thursday | |
| The military parade is scheduled to begin at around 18:00 local time (23:00 GMT) on Saturday, 14 June and take place around the National Mall which includes the Washington Monument Grounds. | The military parade is scheduled to begin at around 18:00 local time (23:00 GMT) on Saturday, 14 June and take place around the National Mall which includes the Washington Monument Grounds. |
| Tickets are not required but registering for them on the US Army's website is said to ensure a better view. | Tickets are not required but registering for them on the US Army's website is said to ensure a better view. |
| The massive parade and festivities are estimated to cost between $25m and $45m (£18.3m and £33m), according to an Army spokesperson. Part of the budget is expected to include millions of dollars to repair DC streets, not built to handle tanks and other heavy armoured vehicles. | The massive parade and festivities are estimated to cost between $25m and $45m (£18.3m and £33m), according to an Army spokesperson. Part of the budget is expected to include millions of dollars to repair DC streets, not built to handle tanks and other heavy armoured vehicles. |
| "Thundering tanks and breath-taking flyovers will roar through our capital city," Trump said. | "Thundering tanks and breath-taking flyovers will roar through our capital city," Trump said. |
| The last time a military parade was held in the US was 1991 under former President George HW Bush marking an end to the Gulf War. | The last time a military parade was held in the US was 1991 under former President George HW Bush marking an end to the Gulf War. |
| An estimated 200,000 people filled the streets for the event, the largest military celebration since the end of WWII. | An estimated 200,000 people filled the streets for the event, the largest military celebration since the end of WWII. |
| Other military parades were held in 1961, during former President John F Kennedy's inauguration; 1953, during former President Dwight Eisenhower's first inauguration; and in 1942 and 1946 around WWII. | Other military parades were held in 1961, during former President John F Kennedy's inauguration; 1953, during former President Dwight Eisenhower's first inauguration; and in 1942 and 1946 around WWII. |
| Where are 'No Kings' protests? | Where are 'No Kings' protests? |
| The 'No Kings' movement is planning demonstrations in more than 1,500 cities and towns across the US to oppose the Trump administration. | The 'No Kings' movement is planning demonstrations in more than 1,500 cities and towns across the US to oppose the Trump administration. |
| "President Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday. A spectacle meant to look like strength. But real power isn't staged in Washington. It rises up everywhere else," the group's website says. | "President Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday. A spectacle meant to look like strength. But real power isn't staged in Washington. It rises up everywhere else," the group's website says. |
| This includes frustration over Trump sending National Guard troops and US Marines into Los Angeles, California in response to immigration protests, against the governor's wishes. | This includes frustration over Trump sending National Guard troops and US Marines into Los Angeles, California in response to immigration protests, against the governor's wishes. |
| The group behind the demonstrations, the 50501 Movement, has staged protests against the administration since April. The name 50501 stands for 50 states, 50 protests, one movement. | The group behind the demonstrations, the 50501 Movement, has staged protests against the administration since April. The name 50501 stands for 50 states, 50 protests, one movement. |
| Major rallies and marches are being planned in cities including Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, Charlotte, Atlanta, Houston and Phoenix. | Major rallies and marches are being planned in cities including Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, Charlotte, Atlanta, Houston and Phoenix. |
| A map of the planned protests shows them taking place in all 50 states, from Alaska to Florida. Dozens of protests are also planned in Texas and Florida, both Trump strongholds. | A map of the planned protests shows them taking place in all 50 states, from Alaska to Florida. Dozens of protests are also planned in Texas and Florida, both Trump strongholds. |
| Protests against the Trump administration's immigrations policies were held in New York this week |