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Army's 250th Birthday Parade Faces Thunderstorm Threat

6/14/2025

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As the Army celebrates its 250th birthday in Washington D.C. on Saturday, scattered thunderstorms threaten to dampen the festivities. The parade kicks off at 6:30 p.m., but with highs in the low 80s and humidity in the air, attendees should prepare for rain and lightning by packing ponchos or umbrellas.

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As the Army celebrates its 250th birthday in Washington D.C. on Saturday, scattered thunderstorms threaten to dampen the festivities. The parade kicks off at 6:30 p.m., but with highs in the low 80s and humidity in the air, attendees should prepare for rain and lightning by packing ponchos or umbrellas.