Here are 12 photos capturing a few of the highlights of the annual Barracks Row Fourth of July Parade.

The Eastern High School Marching Machine Led the Parade. It was not clear where the Marine Corps Color Guard was this year.

Mayor Bowser Marched in the Parade, the first time in recent memory a Mayor has participated

Councilmember Charles Allen marched with the DC Statehood delegation

Beauty Queens in Red, White…

and Blue

Scouts and …

more Scouts

Community Activist Peter Bug Matthews

Happy Parade watcher

The Rural Dog Rescuers Marched – hoping, perhaps for adoptions (www.ruraldogrescue.com)

And, representing the Continental Army…..

DC Statehood. It’s Time.