Thousands turned out to enjoy festivities and a sprawling military parade in Washington, D.C., even as dismal weather forecasts and nationwide anti-Trump “No Kings” protests threatened to dampen the Army’s 250th birthday celebration. 

On Saturday, which also happened to be President Donald Trump’s birthday, the Army held a sweeping affair featuring more than 6,000 soldiers, approximately 150 vehicles, 50 aircraft, paratroopers jumping out of planes, and fireworks to highlight its milestone anniversary.