George Washington Birthday Parade 2027 (Alexandria)
About
Old Town Alexandria stages the largest and oldest George Washington Birthday Parade in the country, dating to 1801, marching through its historic streets on the Presidents' Day weekend in February.
Highlights
- The nation's largest George Washington Birthday Parade, since 1801
- Marching bands, militia and floats through Old Town
- Part of a month of Washington-themed events in Alexandria
Practical tips
- Alexandria is ~45 min from DC, easy via the Blue/Yellow Metro
- Free to watch — claim a curb spot early on King Street
- Combine with Mount Vernon's Presidents' Day programming
Where it is
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