On his 79th birthday, President Trump spent more than three hours on Saturday taking in the scene at a military parade commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army.

The US is hosting a military festival and parade in Washington on Saturday (June 14) to mark the Army’s 250th birthday. The event is coinciding with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday. What’s the cost of the celebrations?

President Donald Trump celebrated the "fighting spirit and unyielding force" of the American military in remarks following a parade in Washington, D.C. commemorating the 250th anniversary of the armed services that saw a grand showing of the military's power throughout the National Mall.

It was the big military parade he’s always wanted. There were celebrations of the Army too. Here are the highlights.