National Independence Day Parade 2025
Date & Time
Fri Jul 04 2025 at 11:00 am to 02:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Constitution Avenue Northwest | Washington, DC

Details
🎆 America’s National Independence Day Parade – Washington D.C.
📍 Constitution Avenue, 7th to 17th Street NW
🕚 Friday, July 4 | Starts at 11:45 AM | FREE entry
Red, white, and WOW!
Join hundreds of thousands on the streets of D.C. for the nation’s biggest birthday bash — a star-spangled parade right in the heart of the capital.
Expect a spectacle of American pride featuring:
- 🇺🇸 Marching bands from all 50 states
- 🎈 Giant balloons & patriotic floats
- 🎺 Fife & drum corps
- 🫡 Military & specialty units
- 🐴 Equestrian drill teams
- 🎤 VIPs, celebrities & national dignitaries
This isn’t just a parade — it’s a celebration of freedom co-hosted by the National Park Service and broadcasted LIVE on Facebook.
Know Before You Go:
- 📏 Parade Route: 1 mile (7th to 17th Street NW on Constitution Ave)
- 🪑 Seating: Limited — available on National Archives Building steps
- 📺 Watch Online:
- LIVE on Facebook @National.Independence.Day.Parade
- Replay at july4thparade.com/watch
More 4th of July Fun in D.C.:
- 🌍 National Folklife Festival on the National Mall
- 🎶 PBS Capitol Concert featuring the National Symphony Orchestra
- 🎇 Massive fireworks display lighting up the D.C. skyline
US This 4th of July, be where America celebrates best — in Washington D.C.!
Grab your flags, claim your spot, and don’t miss the parade that defines Independence Day.
Event Location
Constitution Avenue Northwest, Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC, USA, United StatesEvent Host
