Preparations are ramping up for a massive military parade in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States Army on Saturday, June 14, a date that also coincides with President Trump’s 79th birthday.

Matt McCool, a Secret Service official for the Washington field office, said at a Monday press conference that organizers were preparing for “hundreds of thousands” of attendees.

Officials in Washington have raised concerns about damage to the city’s streets, while Democrats in Congress have questioned the price tag of up to $45 million.

“It’s going to be an amazing day. We have tanks, we have planes, we have all sorts of things,” Trump told reporters in the White House on Tuesday. “We’re going to celebrate our country for a change.”

He added that any protesters would be met with force.

Here’s what to know about the birthday parade and related events:

Saturday’s schedule

The parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. and roll down Constitution Avenue NW, featuring thousands of troops marching in formation, a group of each wearing uniforms representing every American conflict dating back to the American Revolution.

It will also include significant military hardware, including tanks, helicopters, and armed fighting vehicles. A landing by paratroopers from the Army’s Golden Knights and a fireworks display will follow.

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