Alexandria celebrates George Washington’s birthday throughout the month of February with the Virginia city’s largest festivity being a mile-long parade in Old Town on Monday afternoon.
The parade celebrating Washington’s 290th birthday starts at 1 p.m. in Old Town on Presidents Day. Some streets will be closed for the parade including the blocks between Franklin and Lee streets to Queen and Royal streets as well as some other blocks near the event, the city government said.
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It’s the oldest and largest celebrating Washington’s Birthday in the country, according to the .
This year’s parade isn’t just celebrating Washington, the city is also honoring local health care workers and first responders. Those heroes will be the parade’s grand marshals.
Drum corps, color guards, bands, community organizations, youth groups, businesses and local government officials will march.
The birthday boy himself, Washington, and his wife, Martha, are expected to participate in the free event, the parade’s website said.
The parade route starts near the intersection of Gibbon Street and Fairfax Street. It moves north for a couple of blocks before turning around at Queen Street. The parade ends at the intersection of Royal Street and Wilkes Street. 聽it includes other information such as parking and bus stops.
A list of the is online.
Those interested in other activities to commemorate the holiday are in luck, Alexandria is hosting a few including a birthday gala, walking tours and an .
