Fact check: When did the army get a permit to have the parade

1. Summary of the results

Based on the available analyses, the exact date when the army received the permit for the parade is not specified in any of the sources. However, the sources do provide some timeline information:

• The permit application was filed at the end of March by Megan Powers on behalf of 250America.org ^[1]
• The parade was scheduled for June 14, 2025, coinciding with the Army's 250th birthday ^{[2] [3]}
• By May 21, 2025, the Army had already released tickets for the parade, indicating the permit had been approved by that date ^[2]

The sources consistently mention that while the application timeline is known, none of the analyzed materials contain the specific approval date ^{[1] [2] [3]}.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks several important contextual elements that emerge from the analyses:

• The parade coincided with Trump's birthday, which adds political significance beyond the Army's 250th anniversary celebration ^[1]
• Protests were organized in response to the military parade, with "No Kings" demonstrations occurring across multiple US cities ^[4]
• Congressional scrutiny surrounded the event, with Army leaders having to defend both the parade and associated border spending costs ^[5]
• The permit was filed by 250America.org through representative Megan Powers, not directly by the army itself ^[1]

Political and financial stakeholders who would benefit from different narratives about this parade include:

• Military contractors and defense industry benefiting from increased military visibility and spending
• Political figures using military pageantry for electoral advantage
• Protest organizations leveraging the event to mobilize opposition movements

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question contains an implicit assumption that may be misleading: it assumes "the army" directly obtained the permit, when the sources indicate the permit was actually filed by 250America.org on behalf of the army ^[1].

Additionally, the question's framing as a simple administrative inquiry omits the controversial political context surrounding the event, including the timing with Trump's birthday and the resulting nationwide protests ^{[1] [4]}. This neutral framing could obscure the politically charged nature of what was presented as a military anniversary celebration but generated significant public opposition and congressional oversight ^{[4] [5]}.