The 2025 George Washington Birthday Parade will go on, rain or shine, on Saturday, February 15 from 2-4 p.m.
The weather forecast for Saturday has changed constantly throughout the week and, as Alexandrians know, can continue to change. As of 10 a.m. Friday, weather reports generally predict temperatures in the high 30s with rain in the afternoon. So, if you are preparing to attend the parade, please bring a raincoat or umbrella and dress warmly.
We hope you enjoy the parade!
Saturday, February 15, 2025
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Old Town Alexandria
The theme of the 2025 Parade is
George Washington: America’s Commander-in-Chief
in honor of the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolutionary War
The Grand Marshal is
Lieutenant General Heidi J. Hoyle, Deputy Chief of Staff, United States Army
To see the full list of February 2025 events honoring Washington’s birthday in his adopted hometown, click here!
To download the parade Order of March, click here.
To view the parade route & assembly area map, click here.
For 2025 Sponsorship Opportunities, click here.
For other donation opportunities, click here.
2025 Parade Sponsors & Donors
Bronze
Sponsors
Alexandria-Washington Lodge #22 A.F. & A.M.
Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association
George Washington Masonic National Memorial
Kate Waller Barrett Chapter,
NSDAR
Kathleen Casey
Old Dominion Boat Club Foundation
Sandra W. Welch
In honor of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier/Old Presbyterian Meeting House
Cherry Challenge Sponsor
George Washington’s Preferred Inn
Hunt for Washington Sponsor
Supporting Sponsors
Alexandria American Legion Post 24
Anonymous
Scot and Vickie Bryant
Frances Gasbarra
Martha Washington Chapter No. 42, Order of The Eastern Star
McLaughlin Ryder Investments, Inc.
Carol Myers
The Old Town Shop
Safer Country
The Spiggle Law Firm
Parade Donors
Sharon Anderson White,
Kate Waller Barrett Chapter, NSDAR
Janet Barnett
Bugsy’s Pizza
Colin and Ashley
Coldwell Banker Realty
Donald Dorr
Dr. Elisha Dick Chapter, NSDAR
Jeanne and Gerry Frank
In honor of Sue Johnson
Rebecca Hierholzer
King Street Souvenirs
Light Horse Restaurant and Bar
Woodbine Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
In-Kind Donors
Alexandria Radio Club
Jackson Group Media