DC Prepares for Anti-Parade Protests Amidst Military Celebration

Preparations for Military Parade

• 🇺🇸 Preparations are underway on the National Mall for a parade celebrating the 250th anniversary of the US Army.
• 🚧 Extensive security measures, including 18 miles of fencing and 17 miles of barriers, are being erected in anticipation of potential protests.
• 📍 A main viewing stage near the White House is set up, potentially for President Donald Trump to observe the parade.

Planned Protests and Rallies

• 📣 The “No Kings” movement, under the group Public Citizen, is organizing approximately 1,500 demonstrations nationwide.
• 🚫 Notably, the “No Kings” movement is not planning a rally specifically in Washington, D.C., to avoid appearing anti-military or anti-veteran.
• 📝 At least one group has secured a permit for a nonviolent rally to be held on Saturday.

Presidential Warning

• ⚠️ President Trump has issued a warning to demonstrators, cautioning them against attempting to disrupt the scheduled events.
• ⚡ He has promised to meet any protests with a "VERY BIG FORCE."