The president celebrates the 250th anniversary of the US Army as demonstrators hold "No Kings" events from coast to coast.

Instead, the closest open metro exit to the National Mall will be at 12th and Independence Avenue, Southwest. Other nearby stations include Foggy Bottom, Farragut West and North, McPherson Square, Metro Center, Federal Triangle, and Archives-Navy Memorial stations.

Less than 24 hours after the 250th US Army anniversary parade on Donald Trump's 79th birthday, the streets of Washington, D.C., were completely silent when our reporter visited.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Grand military parade in DC marking US Army’s 250th birthday kicks off with tanks, troops and 21-gun salute.

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.

Donald Trump threw a military parade in honor of the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary on Saturday, June 14 (a date that happens to be the president’s birthday) to the tune of $25 to $45 million. But unfortunately for Trump, photos and videos from the big day show sparse attendance and a lack of organization from top to bottom.

Those watching Donald Trump's birthday parade in Washington DC noticed the soldiers were not walking in lockstep, which is typical of military members in uniform

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania experienced an awkward moment at his military parade, celebrating his birthday and the US Army's anniversary.