The procession, with more than 6,000 soldiers and 128 Army tanks, was one Trump tried to make happen in his first term.

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.

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WASHINGTON (7News) — A military parade celebrated the Army's 250th in Washington D.C., with thousands of people in attendance. Aside from the parade, there was also concert and fireworks as part of the celebration. The celebration also coincides with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, National Flag Day, and the Army’s 250th anniversary.

The president, on his 79th birthday, sat on a special viewing stand south of the White House to watch the display of American military might.

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In preparation for the parade, the city installed more than 200 steel plates and rubber mats to protect D.C.’s historic streets.

MSNBC hosts Ali Velshi and Chris Hayes noted a difference in the atmosphere at the Army's 250th celebration in Washington, D.C., compared to President Trump's rallies.