‘Rain or Shine’: US President Donald Trump says Washington military parade is on despite weather concerns

US President Donald Trump on Saturday confirmed that the US Army’s 250th anniversary military parade in Washington, DC, will proceed as planned, regardless of weather.Taking to Truth Social hours before the event, Trump wrote: “OUR GREAT MILITARY PARADE IS ON, RAIN OR SHINE.

REMEMBER, A RAINY DAY PARADE BRINGS GOOD LUCK. I’LL SEE YOU ALL IN DC.”

The parade, which also coincides with Trump’s 79th birthday, is expected to be one of the largest in decades, featuring more than 6,000 troops, tanks, helicopters, and a fireworks display. It will mark one of the most high-profile displays of military might during Trump’s presidency and is taking place amid heightened security and weather warnings.The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the Washington region, with potential thunderstorms and heavy rain forecast through the afternoon. The White House has said the parade will go on despite rain, though lightning could delay or disrupt events for safety reasons.The event has drawn criticism over its projected $25–$45 million cost, and comes against the backdrop of nationwide “No Kings Day” protests planned in nearly 2,000 cities.Security officials said they are closely monitoring developments but are not anticipating large-scale protests in DC at this time.