This year’s July 4th Parade on Barracks Row was notable for the participation of political candidates and their supporters. That’s not to say they took over the parade, but still…. Capitol Hill residents turned out in force to celebrate the holiday. Note the final video of the crowd scene at the midpoint of the parade.
The vanguard. The Marine Band stepped off at 10:00am sharp to lead the parade down 8th Street.
Some video of the band playing The Marines’ Hymm.CM Elissa Silverman, Independent candidate for re-election as Council Member at Large. Brian Schwalb, Democrat candidate for DC Attorney General. Phil Mendelson, candidate for re-election as Chair of the DC City Council. Charles Allen, Democrat candidate for re-election as Ward 6 councilmember. Murial Bowser, Democrat candidate for re-election as Mayor. MPD Chief of Police Robert Contee, marched in the Mayor’s contingent in the July 4th parade – maybe a first, at least in recent memory.
A Continental Army contingent marched.
And the Capitol Hill Bid and the Men in Blue comprised the rear guard.
Capitol Hill residents turned out in force for the parade.
CAPITOL HILL CORNER 