The Army's 250th Birthday Parade saw thosuands of soldiers and dozens of military vehicles take to the street in Washington, D.C. on June 14.

A flood watch is in effect for the DC area with heavy rain expected this evening as the US Army celebrates 250 years of service on the National Mall.

Veterans have traveled far and wide to arrive in the District just in time for Saturday's military parade.Within the sea of people lined up outside Nats Park Fr

7News learned 7,600 soldiers will participate in the parade.

This weekend’s parade is more than just a spectacle honoring the U.S. Army's past, it's also meant to inspire future generations.

Check out photos of military tanks and heavy equipment set up in D.C. for the U.S. Army's 250th birthday parade.

Dozens of tanks, Strykers, and tactical vehicles have been transported nearly 2,000 miles.

The upcoming parade in Washington to celebrate the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary has divided veterans.