Good lord, you need to stop listening to the CNN spin machine...many have.
The Obama's have been Co-Chairs of the bipartisan committee for almost a year. You think they had nothing to do with plans? hahahaha
"As Honorary Co-Chairs, President and Mrs. Bush and President and Mrs. Obama will lend their voices to the nationwide effort to mark this historic milestone.
The participation of these two Presidents and First Ladies in this initiative, who collectively led the country through the first 16 years of the 21st century, shows a continued dedication to service and commitment to their country."
"The nonpartisan Commission, chaired by former Treasurer of the United States Rosie Rios, is comprised of bipartisan members of congress and private citizens and is working with America250.org – the nonprofit supporting organization – to engage Americans across the country in designing the largest anniversary in our nation’s history. America250 continues planning its multi-year-long commemorative activities leading up to the"
https://america250.org/news/america...-first-ladies-as-honorary-national-co-chairs/
btw The parade was just one event of many to come leading up to the 250th anniversary.
You need to get your cognitive bias under control.