The event will bring street closures, security checkpoints, hundreds of military vehicles and thousands of marching troops.

"It's really fun, and honestly nerve-wracking," said Jonas Chu, an armored vehicle driver who will appear in the Army's 250th anniversary parade.

The Friday night discussion on veterans issues is part of a series of events from Democrats scheduled around the controversial Army parade in Washington.

Saturday’s massive military parade celebrating the 250th anniversary of the US Army and President Trump’s birthday will include uniforms, arms and vehicles from every major American conflict dating back to the Revolutionary War.

King Charles III will be treated as the guest of honor at a major military parade. A few hours later and thousands of miles away, President Trump will be doing something that sounds pretty similar.

Organizers with the “No Kings” movement are planning some 1,500 demonstrations across the country to protest the upcoming military parade on Saturday. One notable location, however, is missing from that list — Washington,

Passengers flying through Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Saturday will experience delays as the Army celebrates its 250th birthday with a parade and flyover in Washington, DC.

Wisconsin’s Republican delegation suggested the event could boost military recruitment, but none have said they plan to attend.