A parade this weekend in Old Town will celebrate America’s first Commander-in-Chief: George Washington.
The parade is scheduled for 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15. The theme this year is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolutionary War.
There are multiple events around town themed around Washington, from the recent Cherry Challenge to a dinner honoring Washington at Gadsby’s Tavern.
The parade will start at Gibbon Street and run north on Fairfax Street, turn at Queen Street, then come back down Royal Street to end at Wilkes Street.
A release noted that the parade is the oldest and largest parade of its kind in the country and traditionally attracts tens of thousands of spectators to Old Town Alexandria. The Grand Marshal of the parade this year is Lieutenant General Heidi J. Hoyle, former deputy chief of staff of the United States Army
“Alexandria’s George Washington Birthday Parade is an amazing display of community spirit,” Mayor Alyia Gaskins said in the release. “From the Restaurant Cherry Challenge to the Hunt for Washington to the George Washington Parade itself, Alexandria offers lots of fun and educational events for families and individuals alike.”
