Group Plans National Protests for June 14 as Washington Set for Military Parade

Differing gatherings planned for Flag Day come at a time of heightened tensions over federal immigration enforcement.

Tanks rest on the back of a rail car before being unloaded in Jessup, Md., on June 9, 2025, during the arrival of heavy equipment and military vehicles that will be showcased in Washington during the U.S. Army's 250th Anniversary Parade. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images

Flag Day, which normally passes with little fanfare each June 14, is getting more attention this year—from President Donald Trump, the U.S. Army, and anti-Trump demonstrators.

The Trump administration has planned a grand celebration for the Army’s 250th anniversary, with a large-scale military parade and other events scheduled in the nation’s capital. The June 14 date coincides with the president’s 79th birthday.