The event will also bring more than 9,000 soldiers from around the country to Washington, about 7,000 of whom will march in the parade itself. The event will also include at least eight Army bands, and some troops will ride on the nearly three dozen horses and two mules expected to march as part of a historical section of the parade.

President Donald Trump and the U.S. Army are slated to throw a military birthday parade on June 14. Here's what to know about the bash.