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The DC Traveler

July 2nd, 2008

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

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, […]

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May 20th, 2008

National Memorial Day Parade

For over sixty years, the nation’s capital was without a parade on Memorial Day. Just four years ago, the World War II Veterans Committee reinstituted a parade honoring all Americans who served in the military and fought or died to preserve our freedom.
The Washington, DC Memorial Day parade boasts nearly 200 elements, including […]

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March 14th, 2008

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

It’s said that everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day so celebrate Irish-American Heritage Month by joining pipe bands, fife and drum corps, Irish dancers, mounted esquarian teams, police, and fire departments, antique automobiles, floats and more at this year’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Washington, DC.
 
The parade has been an yearly […]

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February 23rd, 2007

Erin Go Bragh - St. Patrick’s Day Parades Alexandria and Washington, DC

Bagpipes, marching bands, Irish dancers and more will highlight this year’s St. Patrick’s Day parades in Alexandria and Washington, DC.
 
Alexandria Parade 
Date - Saturday, March 3rd
Events include:
- Classic Car Show and Competition – 100 North Pitt Street between King and  Cameron Streets - 10:00 a.m. - noon
- Fun Dog Show – Market Square, registration 10:30 a.m., […]

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