Trump’s Bold Military Parade: How It Matches Up to France and Russia’s Legendary Shows
Trump is finally receiving his long-awaited military parade. From France’s Bastille Day to Russia’s Victory Day, see how the world’s military parades compare — and what Trump’s might look like.
Trump’s Military Parade: A Long-Time Dream Becomes a Reality
Following years of loud praise for military parades, especially France’s Bastille Day parade, the erstwhile President Donald Trump is now finally to receive the pageantry he previously vowed to “top.” It is a milestone in his vision for showcasing American military might in an assertive, public display.
Trump’s parade plans trace back to July 14, 2017, when he attended the Bastille Day celebrations in Paris as a guest of French President Emmanuel Macron. Impressed by the blend of military precision, cultural pageantry, and patriotism, Trump later told Macron: “It was one of the greatest parades I’ve ever seen. It was military might.”
Why Military Parades Matter to Trump
For Trump, the military parade’s attraction is symbolic. Trump has repeatedly stated that parades show strength, unity, and patriotism. Others say that such displays are likely to appear authoritarian or performative, more befitting the strategy of regimes like Russia or North Korea.
In spite of the criticism, Trump’s camp has been coming back to previous plans abandoned during his time in office. Today, with the political scene changing in 2025, his new emphasis implies a need to cement his reputation as a champion of military power and patriotism.
How Trump’s Parade Compares Around the World
France: Bastille Day Parade
Date: July 14 annually
Where: Champs-Élysées, Paris
Highlights: France’s national holiday features soldiers marching down the historic avenue, military aircraft flyovers, and a high-profile presidential address.
Trump’s Reaction: After attending in 2017, he expressed a desire to emulate — and even surpass — the French celebration.Russia: Victory Day Parade
Date: May 9
Where: Red Square, Moscow
Highlights: Gigantic parades of tanks, missile launchers, and soldiers. It honors the Soviet triumph over Nazi Germany and is an exhibition of military equipment and nationalism.China: National Day Parade
Date: October 1 (every 5 years or major anniversaries)
Where: Tiananmen Square, Beijing
Highlights: Top-of-the-line missiles, hundreds of thousands of troops, and a tightly orchestrated show of cohesion, usually projecting power toward international rivals.What Would the U.S. Parade Be Like?
Insiders close to the pending plans indicate a mix of:
- Flyovers of F-22 Raptors and B-2 stealth bombers
- Tactical ground vehicle parades
- Marching units from the U.S. military each branch
- Segments honoring veterans
- Potential involvement by National Guard units
Whereas earlier logistical difficulties such as expense (originally estimated at more than $90 million) scuttled previous plans, this iteration can be less grandiose but rich in symbolism. The Department of Defense is said to be considering a revised master plan that prioritizes operational readiness over excessive expenditures.
Criticism and Support
Critics, some of whom have been veterans’ organizations and politicians, contend that military parades can be seen as too much or authoritarian. They protest the militarization of politics and the cost to taxpayers.
Defenders say the parade improves morale, rewards soldiers, and reminds Americans of the role of the military, particularly at a time of increasing international tensions.
Final Thoughts
As Trump presses ahead with his long-promised military parade, it is a testament not only to his fascination with international military spectacles but to his persistent concern with public image and projecting power. It is possible the parade will elicit pride, outrage, or both — but what is for sure is that it will set the world talking.
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