The 22nd annual Capitol Hill Community 4th of July Parade is a local tradition that is considered one of Washington, DC's best events. We are pleased to announce that we'll be able to hold our traditional parade on Capitol Hill's Barracks Row this year. Get your groups together and join in on the fun!

Capitol Hill July 4th Parade Information for Marchers

​8:30 am: Cars line up facing north under the bridge at 8th and Virginia Ave SE - require proof of insurance

9:30 sm: All marchers meet with their groups

9:45 am: All marchers in place under the bridge

10:00 am: Parade starts promptly with Eastern High School March Band

10:02 am: Naval Lodge starts followed by local Politicians (they need to go first so they can get to other parades/celebrations) We will not hold the parade up if they are running late.

10:05 am: Rest of the Parade marchers patiently await their turn as guided by the organizer. We will leave a bit of space between each group to avoid a backlog so please be patient

Our Jeanne Phil Meg Team will bring up the rear

Reminder that the later you go the more spectators are lined up to see you!

Parade route goes north on 8th Street SE and ends at the Eastern Market Metro Plaza on 8th and D Sts SE.

12 pm: Marchers disband - Important note! Please make the left onto D St, by Starbucks and the end of the parade route to get off 8th Street so the marchers behind you can continue marching.