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Celebrate America’s Birthday – at a July 4th Parade

by Jon on July 2nd, 2008

Fife and Drum On July 4th, towns and municipalities across the region host multiple Independence Day parades.

But the largest and most popular is the annual America’s National Independence Day Parade that runs down Constitution Avenue in Washington, DC.

DC’s Monuments make up the backdrop for the parade that’s packed with military units, classic fife and drum corps, marching bands, floats, giant tethered balloons, equestrian and drill teams, and more.

Balloons

And while on the Mall, check out the National Folklife Festival.

Here’s a Washington Post link to other area July 4th parades.

America’s National Independence Day Parade 
Constitution Avenue from 7th to 17th Street, NW 
Washington, DC  (map it)

Revolutionary Color Guard, Dates and Times – Thursday, July 4, 2008 11:45 a.m. but arrive to grab a good viewing location along the curb.

Admission – Free

Nearest Metro Subway Station - Smithsonian (Mall exit) or Federal Triangle - Blue or Orange lines or use the DC Circulator.

Parking – Parking will be very tough, with lots of streets having restricted parking, so take Metro.

Images - Revolutionary Color Guard, balloons, Fife and Drum

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