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National Independence Day Parade

Washington, D.C.

Sunday, July 4, 2010
11:45 AM

National Independence Day Parade
For More Information

Web: July4thParade.com

Email: Contact Us

Mail: National Independendence Day Parade
1440 S. Priest Dr. #102
Tempe, AZ 85281

Phone: 800-395-2036
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National Independence Day Parade Nowhere is there greater excitement on America's birthday than in the nation's capital. The National Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C. takes place annually on July 4th. The parade is a patriotic, flag-waving, red-white-and-blue celebration of America's birthday. An enthusiastic audience numbering hundreds of thousands gathers to view the procession of invited bands, military and specialty units, and floats.

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   2010 National Independence Day Parade Lineup


The parade travels on Constitution Avenue along the National Mall from 7th to 17th Street. The parade is co-hosted by the National Park Service and produced by Diversified Events, which is under contract to the National Park Service. Also involved is Music Celebrations International which has selected and provided arrangements for bands marching in the National Independence Day Parade for many years.

National Independence Day Parade The National Selection Committee's goal is for the parade to include representation from all parts of the United States. Marching bands interested to participate must submit a recording, photos and biographical information detailing experience and honors such as past adjudication results or festival ratings. Marching bands are selected on the basis of overall quality and geographical, ethnic and stylistic diversity.

Many participants and band directors have enjoyed experiencing the patriotism, inspiration and spectacle of July 4th in the nation's capital. It's a place and time where people put aside differences and unite to celebrate the birth of this country and the freedoms it preserves.

2010 Participating Bands

As of March 15, 2010

Alpine High School Band (TX)
Altmar-Parish-Williamstown High School Band (NY)
Cedar Shoals High School Bands (GA)
Colby High School Marching Eagles (KS)
Dublin High School Band (GA)
Emporia High School Marching Pride (KS)
F.L. Schlagle High School Band (KS)
Franklin County High School Band (GA)
Henry Sibley High School Marching Band (MN)
Highland High School Marching Highlanders (MO)
Hortonville High School Band (WI)
Lewisburg Area High School Marching Dragons (PA)
Maiden High School Band (NC)
Minerva High School Marching Band (OH)
Peninsula High School Marching Band (WA)
Seattle All-City Band (WA)
Spiro High School Pride of Eastern Oklahoma (OK)
Springdale High School Band (AR)
The California Repercussions (CA)
Torrington High School Band (CT)
Union Pines High School Marching Band (NC)
Wayne High School Marching Band (WV)
Wichita Caledonian Pipes & Drums Band (KS)

Related Events

The National Independence Day Parade is a substantial part of, but by no means the only, excitement of being in the nation's capital on July 4th.
• A National Folklife Festival on the Mall features different cultures in the Americas and a variety of ethnic groups.
• In the evening, parade participants are part of the audience of "A Capitol Fourth" — the PBS Concert at the Capitol Building, featuring the National Symphony Orchestra and one of the country's largest fireworks displays.

Future Dates

Sunday, July 4, 2010
Monday, July 4, 2011
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
(Always held on July 4)

For More Information

National Independence Day Parade Web: July4thParade.com

Email: Contact Us

Mail: National Independendence Day Parade
1440 S. Priest Dr. #102
Tempe, AZ 85281

Phone: 800-395-2036

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