The Army will place large metal plating at key points on Washington's streets. That's to better protect them from the thunderous movements of 25 M1 Abrams main battle tanks set to roll through the capital in a military parade on June 14.

Large metal plates will be placed at key points along the 250th Army celebration parade route to protect the streets of Washington, D.C. The June 14 parade, which also falls on President Donald Trump’s birthday,

The U.S. Army has now confirmed that a military parade planned for next month in Washington, D.C., could cost up to $45 million.