Other than the tanks, everything was smaller than expected on Saturday—which marked the 250th anniversary of the US Army as well as President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday. The crowd at the military parade fell short of predictions, and at DC’s main counterprotest, the ratio of journalists to protesters was excessive.

Instead, the closest open metro exit to the National Mall will be at 12th and Independence Avenue, Southwest. Other nearby stations include Foggy Bottom, Farragut West and North, McPherson Square, Metro Center, Federal Triangle and Archives-Navy Memorial stations.

Tanks and thousands of troops paraded through the streets of Washington, D.C., for the Army's 250th anniversary on President Donald Trump's birthday.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Grand military parade in DC marking US Army’s 250th birthday kicks off with tanks, troops and 21-gun salute.

Tight security ensured a family-oriented atmosphere at the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary parade despite liberal opposition and protests nearby.

Much of the central and eastern parts of the U.S. will experience rain showers and scattered thunderstorms, forecasters said.

President Trump affirmed that the Army’s 250th anniversary parade will carry on in the streets of Washington, DC, despite forecasted flash floods, gusts of wind and thunderstorms in the