Is there going to be an actual parade in DC tomorrow??

[dixiegrrrrl]

I keep reading there is gonna be a parade for trump, with some saying the tanks are going to be driven in the parade
but then I can find nothing mentioning what else would be in any parade...

[MiniMe]

1. The tanks will be parked

The streets would be ripped up by the tank treads.

[hlthe2b]

2. Scheduled events (no, the tanks are not part of the parade)

https://www.nbcwashington.com/entertainment/the-scene/Fourth-of-July-Independence-Day-Washington-DC-Schedule-of-Events-Parades-A-Salute-to-America-A-Capitol-Fourth-Fireworks-511844841.html

National Independence Day Parade
11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Constitution Avenue NW from 7th Street NW to 17th Street NW

Would it be the Fourth of July without drum corps, marching bands, dancers and giant ballons? The National Independence Day Parade has all the patriotic fixings, and it's free to attend.

Arrive early and head to the end of the route for a better chance to beat the crowds.

"A Salute to America"
Gates open at 3:30 p.m.
Event goes 6:30-7:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Memorial

President Donald Trump's pet project in the capital's Fourth festivities is "A Salute to America," which honors the armed forces. Expect music, military demonstrations and more, the National Park Service says.

The Blue Angels, Air Force 1 and aircraft from all five branches of the military will conduct flyovers.

President Trump will also deliver a speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Tickets are required to get close to the president's address and those must be acquired through the White House.

The U.S. Army Band, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Team and the Old Guard Fire and Drum corps are a few scheduled participants.

You'll need to enter the secure area to attend this event, and expect the tightest security restrictions near "A Salute to America". Large bags, coolers, canned drinks, iPads and tablets will not be allowed.

The area closest to the memorial will be reserved for ticket holders, but there will be standing room open to the public near part of the Reflecting Pool.

"A Capitol Fourth"

8-9:30 p.m.
West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol

Carole King, Vanessa Williams, Colbie Caillat and Vanessa Carlton just a few perfomers set to take the stage in honor of America's 243rd birthday. John Stamos will host "A Capitol Fourth" and even the Sesame Street Muppets will make a special apperance.

The concert is free and open to the public. General Admission gates usually open at 3 p.m., organizers say. You'll have to pass through security to enter. Food and drink are allowed, but alcohol is prohibited.

Fireworks
9:07 p.m. and 9:22 p.m.
Launch Site: Lincoln Memorial and West Potomac Park

This fireworks display is being hyped as one of the biggest the nation's capital has ever seen. West Potomac Park will close to the public so two companies reportedly can join forces for a pyrotechnic blowout visible from much of D.C. and Northern Virginia. Taxpayers won't be footing the bill on this display, though: the companies have said they're donating their fireworks to set a record for the biggest show.

[dixiegrrrrl]

4. Thank you for all that info....

Unless I see it on DU, I usually miss anything in the newsphere,,,,

Sounds like a boring " all Right, all the time" type event.

[Marie Marie]

6. Carole King????

I used to really like her - what is she doing appearing here?

[maryellen99]

8. She's on PBS A Capital Fourth

They aren’t part of the trump crap.

[hlthe2b]

9. She is part of the original celebration at the opposite end on captiol steps. Not part of Trump

Carole King and all those other performers have NOTHING whatsoever to do with Trump.

[Marie Marie]

11. Thanks to you both for clarifying.

[smirkymonkey]

14. Wait, are Carole King, Vanessa Willaims and Vanessa Carlton part of the Trump Event?

I have no idea who Colbie Caillat is. I am hoping I have misunderstood this, it's kind of late, but I would think these woman would be the last people to support anything hosted by that loathsome jackass.

[hlthe2b]

15. No... they are not. Fully discussed in this thread.

[superpatriotman]

3. Liberty University marching band

The Heritage Foundation dog and pony squad

Focus on the Family family fun mobile

Assorted Russian hackers brigade

The -ex wives club

...

[durablend]

5. Incels galore

[hlthe2b]

10. Parade is in the mornning-- not part of Trump's debacle, but part of original ceremonies.

Just as the performers on the capitol steps are NOT part of Trump's bullshit.

Trump glommed onto the original traditional celebration. But his part is largely separate (at Lincoln Memorial on the opposite end from the Capitol)

[dixiegrrrrl]

12. Oh my....sounds like something not to be missed

but I will try,

[Totally Tunsie]

7. Sergeant Donnie's Lonely Hearts Club Band

[tblue37]

13. The tanks will be parked, not driven. There will be the Marine Band and flyovers:

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-july-4th-salute-to-america-parade-washington-dc-independence-day-2019-07-02/

Military flyover (Trump is likely to show off the F-35 jets he recently displayed)
Military band performances
Fireworks display
Trump's presidential address

Nothing mentions a parade, but I will be surprised if one is not planned--though had weather might interfere with that plan.

[dixiegrrrrl]

16. I am reading comments on Twitter

to the effect of he wanted tanks in an actual parade, just as we thought, but several brave souls at Pentagon level told him NO, the streets would be torn up, so forget about it.
Unlike N. Korea, they will not be shot, but trump does like to keep score.