Thousands of people visited the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to see the rare spectacle of military hardware and soldiers filing down American streets.

President Donald Trump kicked off an unprecedented military-style parade in Washington, D.C.—commemorating the Army’s 250th anniversary and his 79th birthday—as millions across the country took to the streets to protest, rallying against his expanded immigration raids and a spending bill projected to slash healthcare access for millions.

US President Donald Trump’s long-sought military parade rolled through the streets of downtown Washington on Saturday, but the celebration of the US Army’s 250th anniversary was marred by a day of discord and violence.