Ammon News - A long-planned celebration in Washington for the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary will coincide with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday on June 14. Trump will play a major role in the celebrations, which have been altered to include a parade.

Here is everything we know so far:
WHERE IS THE CELEBRATION TAKING PLACE?

The celebrations will take place in and around Washington, D.C., starting during the first week of June, according to a planning document seen by Reuters.

On June 14 there will be a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in the morning, followed by a fitness competition and an Army birthday festival on the National Mall in Washington. The festival will include equipment displays and military demonstrations.
The day will culminate with a parade through the city and an enlistment and re-enlistment ceremony presided over by Trump and fireworks.

WHAT EQUIPMENT IS BEING BROUGHT INTO THE CITY?
The U.S. Army is bringing 6,500 troops into Washington, along with 150 vehicles and 50 aircraft for the celebration. The vehicles are set to be moved to the city on trains, while the helicopters will fly in.

Reuters has reported that as many as 25 M1 Abrams tanks will feature in the parade.

HOW MUCH IS THIS GOING TO COST?
The twin celebrations will cost the U.S. Army between $25 million and $45 million, U.S. officials have told Reuters. That includes the parade itself as well as the cost of moving equipment and housing and feeding the troops.

The cost was several million dollars more than it would have been without a parade, the officials said.

The officials' latest estimates exclude costs the city of Washington would have to bear, like trash cleanup or any road repairs for damage from the heavy tanks. Reuters