​​​Hello Capitol Hill Parade Participants:

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It’s time again to start thinking about the Capitol Hill Barracks Row 4th of July Parade! You are receiving this email because your group has participated in the parade in recent years, and we would love to have you join us again. Registration is now officially open. To sign up your group, please complete the registration form

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If you have any questions before registering or in the lead-up to the parade, please reply to this email or contact McKenna Boyland at mboyland@capitolhillbid.org.
 

A few important notes for participants:
 

• If your group plans to include a vehicle in the parade, the city requires vehicle information and proof of insurance. Vehicle registration details should be included in the registration form.
   

• Participants marching with animals must be able to provide vaccination records and veterinarian information if requested.
   

Parade Day Schedule (Approximate)

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8:30 AM – Vehicles line up facing north under the bridge at 8th Street & Virginia Avenue SE
(Proof of insurance is required.)

9:30 AM – Marchers assemble with their designated groups

9:45 AM – All groups should be in position under the bridge

10:00 AM – Parade steps off promptly featuring
“The Commandant’s Own” United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps

10:02 AM – Naval Lodge begins marching, followed by local elected officials

10:05 AM and onward – Remaining groups proceed as directed by parade organizers.
To help keep the parade moving smoothly, groups will be staggered slightly throughout the route. We appreciate your patience and cooperation.
The Capitol Hill BID’s “Men and Women in Blue” will close out the parade procession.

12:00 PM – Parade concludes
At the end of the route, please turn left onto D Street so groups behind you may continue marching without interruption.

The parade route remains the same as in previous years: northbound on 8th Street SE, ending at the Eastern Market Metro Plaza at 8th & D Street SE. As additional details become available, they will be emailed out to registrants and posted on the
Official Parade Website. 

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We’re looking forward to another fantastic parade and celebrating with all of you this year!