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

Light rain was falling in Washington by 6:30 p.m., with a light breeze cutting through some of the humidity of the day. Some spectators held up umbrellas. There was no sign of lightning, which could prompt delays for safety reasons.

Americans are planning to demonstrate against President Donald Trump across the U.S. on Saturday as a counterpoint to the 200,000 people expected to attend the military parade in Washington.

As Washington, D.C., prepares to host a parade celebrating the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday on Saturday, weather forecasters are warning of the potential for showers and thunderstorms that could disrupt the day’s events, including a scheduled appearance by President Trump, whose 79th birthday coincides with the celebration.

President Trump assured the nation on Saturday morning that the military parade will go on rain or shine. "A rainy day parade brings good luck," Trump wrote on Truth Social. Forecasters said Washingto

President Trump on Saturday shared his enthusiasm for the day’s festivities despite expected rainy weather conditions. “OUR GREAT MILITARY PARADE IS ON, RAIN OR SHINE,” Trump

Despite some rain, hundreds of participants enjoyed the Brooklyn Pride parade on Saturday, June 14 in Park Slope. The day started with a 5K run in Prospect Park, along with a family-friendly street festival on 5th Avenue, between Union and 9th Streets.

The Army pulled off a sweeping affair featuring more than 6,000 soldiers, 50 aircraft, and fireworks to cap the event highlighting its 250th anniversary.

Nationwide protests are planned to protest Trump on Saturday, and the Army parade comes after the U.S. began providing aid to Israel in shooting down Iranian missiles.

Despite the rain this weekend, the Island came alive with a variety of events geared towards acknowledging and uplifting the LGBTQ+ community. And that was not more vividly on display for  the Fourth annual Pride Parade in Oak Bluffs.

President Trump affirmed that the Army’s 250th anniversary parade will carry on in the streets of Washington, DC, despite forecasted flash floods, gusts of wind and thunderstorms in the