This military parade that he's having is outrageous.

[milestogo]

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Its the absolute proof that we are living in a fascist dictatorship. And we're going to pay for this spectacle.
I am horrified.

With June 14 fast approaching, President Trump's proposed military parade is yet to be finalized, but permit applications give us a glimpse into the spectacle that's expected to cost tens of millions of dollars. Why it matters: The event would be on the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary and Trump's 79th birthday — achieving his long-held desire to march a parade of soldiers through the capital.

Here's what we know: The military procession would begin at 6pm at the Pentagon's north parking lot and go over the Memorial Bridge, according to a National Park Service permit application released to Axios. Continuing on Constitution Avenue, the Army's Golden Knights will parachute down to the Ellipse, and a flyover will take place, per the application. The parade ends at 15th Street.

About 6,600 soldiers, 150 military vehicles, and 50 helicopters are part of the plans developed by the Army, the Associated Press recently reported. The Washington Monument grounds will welcome crowds and have facilities for food, water, and restrooms. The Ellipse will have a presidential review stand, bleachers, and a concert stage, the NPS application says.

Set to begin at 8pm, the "concert will consist of 5-7 musical acts" with "well-known performers" who are "likely from the country music world," per the application. A fireworks display would occur at 9:45pm. But there's about five weeks to go. Consider that it takes about four months for the presidential inauguration platform to be built at the U.S. Capitol.

https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2025/05/09/trump-military-parade-route-concert-music

All that money for a self-glorifying clown show.

[SheltieLover]

1. Meanwhile, no $$$ for cancer research, SNAP, Medicaid, etc.

Pisses me off beyond belief!

[hildegaard28]

7. They're

Stealing that money for a parade.

[SheltieLover]

15. Absofuckingloutely!

[Irish_Dem]

2. No money for SS, medicare, education, medical research, etc.

But for a trashy parade.

[Irish_Dem]

3. One of Trump's goals is to humiliate the military.

To have the brave men and women of the US military perform like dancing bears and monkeys
with a little accordions is disgraceful.

[MiHale]

4. Fireworks at 9:45...Kool-Aid served immediately after...

Please bring your own body bag.

[magicarpet]

8. Body bags...... ?

People are saying after the fireworks display the official rapture will begin. The clothes will fall off all the Krishtuns and they will be carried off and float up to heaven in the nude. Where they live the happy life while bowling and playing golf with Jeezbuzz into eternity.

[milestogo]

11. Why doesn't God pay for the rapture?

[MiHale]

21. It was a wink and nod to Jonestown...

The original Kool-Aid Stand.

[Totally Tunsie]

9. Now we know why TSF is talking about lowering the China tariffs...

Those fireworks aren't going to be cheap this year.

[kerouac2]

5. Will there be a huge missile?

Has to be a huge missile being trucked down the road for the full dictator effect.

[gab13by13]

6. Malcolm Nance is pushing for protests on the day of the parade.

Nance wants millions of protesters across the country. Malcolm has a new FAFO pac.

[bamagal62]

12. And Trump will say

They aren’t protests. he’ll say they are all showing their love for him.

[notinkansas]

10. Calling DOGE.

Waste, fraud and abuse about to go down here.
But it probably wasn't about waste, fraud and abuse at all, was it? More about dismantling the government from within to please Russia.

[SheltieLover]

16. Precisely! For russia

[Quiet Em]

13. He's been wanting a parade for himself ever since he saw one in North Korea

It is outrageous.

[Chakaconcarne]

14. One upside is Americans will see these images and maybe help sink in where this country is heading.

[Ping Tung]

17. I marched in more that a few military parades.

At least 1/3 of the poor sods are marching while drunk or badly hung over.

There were always ambulances following to pick up the casualties. Profanity was the language of the day.

[Demovictory9]

18. Wow

[UTUSN]

19. The fascist part is the worst, but since he's always demanding that others pay for stuff, and always

picking up donors and blackmail, seems like he should pay for it himself or at least get his donors to do it.

[jalan48]

20. Accompanied by shouts of USA! USA! from the drooling mob of supporters.