A military spectacle is starting in DC as troops and tanks roll down Constitution Avenue. Parade organizers have moved up the start as storms form across the region. Meanwhile, protesters have been demonstrating in the District and suburbs throughout the day.

Coinciding with Trump's 79th birthday, the parade will feature tanks, bands and thousands of troops in honor of the Army’s 250th anniversary celebration.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance wished his wife "happy anniversary" during his speech at the capital military parade. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story HERE. Get email updates on the day's biggest stories straight to your inbox by signing up for our newsletters.

The U.S. has rarely hosted military parades during peacetime—or on a president’s birthday. The last military parade occurred in 1991 in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the end of the Gulf War. Other no