Trump wants to have a massive military parade — here's what they look like around the world by Ben Brimelow on Feb 8, 2018, 3:46 PM  President Donald Trump's plans for a military parade in Washington DC appear to be in the early stages of planning.
The plan is already facing challenges regarding funding, as well as criticism for the message that military parades send. US military parades that don't celebrate specific events like the 4th of July or the victory of a war are rare — though Presidents Harry Truman and John F. Kennedy did have military equipment and troops at their inaugural parades. Though military parades are often associated with undemocratic or authoritarian regimes, democratic nations like France and the UK have their own as well. Trump was reportedly inspired to host one in Washington after being a guest at France's Bastille Day parade. Here are what military parades look like around the world: SEE ALSO: Trump wants to hold a massive military parade — here's what it looked like the last time Washington hosted one The UK often has parades for a number of reasons — soldiers returning home, official inspection ceremonies, and royal events like Queen Elizabeth's birthday. 
Traditional uniforms are usually worn for these events. 
France has a military parade every year on July 14 to celebrate Bastille Day. 
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