Army launches 250th birthday celebration at the Rose Parade®

The U.S. Army celebrates its 250th birthday on June 14, 2025, and is kicking off a year of celebration this weekend with a float in the 136th Tournament of Roses® Parade. The float, titled “This We’ll Defend: 250 Years of Service,” highlights the U.S. Army’s greatest asset – its people – with a look at their unique stories and contributions from the Army’s founding to today.