National Independence Day Parade 2025

Date & Time

Fri Jul 04 2025 at 11:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Constitution Avenue Northwest | Washington, DC

National Independence Day Parade 2025

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 States

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