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

Phone: 800-395-2036

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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.

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.

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.

The parade is streamed on the National Independence Day Parade Facebook page LIVE at 11:45 AM (Eastern), and on its YouTube channel at 5:00 PM.

• Bradwell Institute Tiger Marching Band, Hinesville, Georgia
• Calhoun County Marching Thunder & Lightning Band, Saint Matthews, South Carolina
• Chaparral High School Cowboy Pride Marching Band, Las Vegas, Nevada
• Deuel High School Marching Cardinals, Clear Lake, South Dakota
• Fountain Lake High School Cobra Band, Hot Springs, Arkansas
• Grant Drum Line Music Association, Sacramento, California
• Hephzibah High School Big Red Marching Machine, Hephzibah, Georgia
• Huntingdon Area Marching Cats, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
• John Marshall High School Marching Band, Cleveland, Ohio
• Mount Zion High School Bulldogs and Zionettes, Jonesboro, Georgia
• Open Door Christian Schools Band, Elyria, Ohio
• Perth Amboy High School Marching Panthers, Perth Amboy, New Jersey
• Seattle All-City Marching Band, Seattle, Washington
• Soda Springs High School Band, Soda Springs, Idaho
• Waconia High School Marching Band, Waconia, Minnesota
• Williston High School Marching Band, Williston, North Dakota

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.

Friday, July 4, 2025
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Sunday, July 4, 2027
(Always held on July 4)

Web: July4thParade.com

Email: Contact Us

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

Phone: 800-395-2036