The parade was the spectacle event Trump had long wanted. It also helped sparked the largest mass opposition to him since his inauguration 145 days earlier.

The DC "No Kings" protest is marching to the White House on Saturday afternoon as President Trump hosts a celebration for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army.

The grand military parade that President Donald Trump had been wanting for years barreled down Constitution Avenue on Saturday with tanks, troops and a 21-gun salute.

A large military parade showcasing American power, requested by President Donald Trump to mark the Army’s 250th anniversary, took place in Washington, D.C., featuring tanks, troops and marching bands.

The parade, honoring the Army’s long-planned 250th anniversary celebration and coinciding with Trump’s 79th birthday, is set to step off from the Lincoln Memorial under the threat of stormy weather in Washington and protests around the country tied to a turbulent week of immigration enforcement that has involved military deployment in Los Angeles.

President Trump spoke briefly after watching the procession of troops and military vehicles, hailing the Army at the event marking its 250th anniversary.

Demonstrations against President Trump's policies are planned across the nation to coincide with a parade in Washington, D.C., marking the Army's 250th anniversary. Follow along for live updates, news and analysis.

Coinciding with Trump's 79th birthday, the parade will feature tanks, bands and thousands of troops in honor of the Army’s 250th anniversary celebration.

The power of the US military will be sharply on display this weekend – on two different coasts and in two very different ways.