President Donald Trump warned that anyone who protests at the U.S. military parade on Saturday will be met with "very heavy force."

Millions of pounds of military equipment dating back to World War II are headed to Washington, D.C., for the Army’s 250th birthday parade.

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.

U.S. Army posted a now-deleted video of military tanks being transported to the nation’s capital on Saturday. One of the flatcars had graffiti that called for the execution of two well-known figures.

Security officials said they plan to close numerous D.C. streets, some for up to four days, and deploy thousands of police officers and federal agents for the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday celebration as the city braces for throngs of onlookers expected to attend a huge military parade and festival along the National Mall,

Hundreds of soldiers based in Georgia will participate this Saturday in the military parade promoted by President Donald Trump, a massive commemoration of the U.S. Army.

Preparations are underway for a military parade Saturday in Washington, D.C., celebrating the Army's 250th anniversary that is projected to cost $45 million and possibly higher because of possible road damage.

The Trump administration previously took pains to end the regular use of telework by federal workers earlier this year.