The event is being held to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. army and coincides with President Trump's birthday.

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WASHINGTON − People attending the Army’s 250 th birthday celebration and military parade in the nation’s capital have been warned: Everyone is getting scanned, watch out for drones and leave the emotional support animals home.

Federal employees ordered back to their offices under Donald Trump are now temporarily welcome to work from home to make way for parade preparations as the US Army marks its 250th birthday in Washington on Saturday.