As usual, the Marine Corps Band lead the parade, stepping off precisely at 10:00am.
Council Member at Large Elissa Silverman, a Barracks Row July 4th regular showed up.
As did Ward Six Councilmember Charles Allen, who was especially well received by the crowd.
Ms. District of Columbia brought grace and beauty to the proceedings.
And the Capitol Hill BID brought barrels of candy and glass bead necklaces.
Capitol Hill schools sent contingents…here’s Brent’s…
and Tyler’s…
and Payne’s.
The Capitol Hill Fife and Drum Corps mustered.
The parade was smaller this year, having come together in three weeks after a last minute decision to hold it. But the crowds turned out, anxious to put the confinement of the pandemic behind them. The popular South American dance troupes which have closed the parade in past years were not present this year, but organizers still saved the best for last.
Here comes the Mayor.
Mayor Bowser was all smiles as she received the applause and cheers of onlookers grateful for the parade, for the holiday, and grateful for the words of the Mayor, “DC Is Open”.
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Great coverage! Thanks.