Military Parade on Donald Trump's Birthday Brings Out Thousands

Donald Trump's massive military parade -- conveniently placed on his birthday -- took place in Washington, D.C. ... with many watching the action and cheering on.

More than 6,000 troops marched near the National Mall in honor of the Army's 250th anniversary Saturday ... with tanks and other massive military equipment taking part as well.

Among the highlights of the event ... President Trump swore in a group of new enlistees and current members reenlisting to the Army.

The president also spoke at the event ... sticking to the script and talking up America's military without taking any digs at Democrats.

Hundreds of thousands of people were expected to attend the patriotic party despite the less-than-ideal conditions in the nation's capital.

If you don't know, it's been raining cats and dogs in the city over the past couple days ... including last night when a flood warning was issues.

The parade also comes on Donald Trump's 79th birthday ... and, it's timing -- combined with the optics of the event itself -- led to some criticism for POTUS.

As you know ... a series of "No Kings" rallies -- demonstrations likening the current administration's polices to that of a monarchy -- are raging all over the country.

Protests kicked off last week in response to mass deportation efforts in the Los Angeles area ... which President Trump responded to be federalizing the California National Guard and sending 700 Marines into the city.

Trump's detractors have raged over the decision ... with Governor Gavin Newsom claiming the president was only escalating the mounting rage.