The 2019 Parade Line-up 

The City of Falls Church welcomes City residents and our neighbors to participate in the Memorial Day parade. Bands, military groups, civic associations, antique vehicles, and floats are welcome.

1. American Legion Post #130	38. Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority
2. Cub Scout Pack 657	39. Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation and Music Festival
3. City of Falls Church Sheriff's Office	40. Batala Washington
4. City of Falls Church Police Department	41. Falls Church Lions Club Eye Van
5. Grand Marshal Rob Donovan	42. Concerned Citizens Against Gun Violence
6. Falls Church City Council	43. Buxton Forest Neighborhood Float
7. Falls Church City School Board	44. Broadmont Terrace
8. Memorial Day King and Queen	45. 4-H
9. Greater Falls Church Veterans Council	46. Capital Bikeshare
10. VFW Post 9274	47. Girl Scouts Service Unit 60-4
11. Arlington County Fire Dept. Station #6	48. Kena Shrines Temple
12. Falls Church News-Press	49. Growing Smiles of Northern Virginia
13. Daughters of the American Revolution	50. 1956 Pontiac Chieftain
14. Falls Church Volunteer Fire Department	51. Village Preservation and Improvement Society (VPIS)
15. We Support The Girls	52. John F. Nicoll Pipes and Drums
16. Rolling Readers Precision Book Truck Drill Team	53. American Lube Service Center
17. George C Marshall Marching Band	54. Falun Dafa
18. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Safety Patrols	55. Theo Stamos for Commonwealth's Attorney
19. McGrath Academy of Irish Dance	56. Falls Church City Democratic Committee
20. Girl Scouts of the Nation's Capital Service, Unit 50-14	57. Marcus Simon for Delegate
21. Alma Boliviana	58. Parisa for Justice
22. Falls Church Recreation and Parks Department	59. Cheer DC
23. Slapshot	60. Goldfish Swim School
24. Harley Owners Group - Fairfax VA Chapter	61. Operation EarthWatch
25. Falls Church Arts	62. Rotary Club of Baileys Crossroads
26. Falls Church Youth Lacrosse	63. Promise Nothing
27. Centro Cultural Bolivia	64. Dave and Melanie Elliott's 1947 Dodge Club Coupe
28. St. James Catholic School	65. City of Falls Church Department of Public Works
29. Haycock Brownie Troop	66. Tom Dolan Swim School
30. Fraternidad Embajadores del Folklore	67. Fraternidad Waca Wacas Tolata
31. Dick Saslaw	68. Robert Stilling and Family
32. Falls Church Kiwanis Little League	69. Mosquito Hunters
33. Underdog	70. Maha Yoga
34. Washington Scottish Pipe Band	71. Ms. Virginia Sr USA 2019
35. BSA Troop 1996	72. Tinkus Tiactaco
36. Bikenetic	73. Enshin Karate / KZMMA
37. South Lakes High School Army ROTC	74. The Kensington Falls Church
	75. Salay Pasion Bolivia

Participant Information

Thank you for being a part of the 2019 Memorial Day Parade! Please follow these instructions to ensure a timely and safe parade experience for all.

• Line up at your assigned staging location at 1 p.m. Download the Parade Map with Check-In Locations. 
• No vehicles will be permitted at the staging locations unless they are part of the parade.
• The parade steps off promptly at 2 p.m.
• You are required to immediately follow the group in front of you so the parade moves smoothly and continuously. There will be staff placed throughout the parade route to ensure your group is moving. Groups that create gaps in the parade will not be allowed to return next year.
• Stopping along the parade route is NOT permitted, including for performances. Participants are expected to immediately follow the group in front of them.
• No throwing of objects of any kind (including candy) from vehicles or by any walker that would cause people to enter the parade route. Equipment and/or decorations may not obstruct the driver’s view. Police will be present to enforce.
• No street vending or sales are permitted.
• No confetti permitted.
• Volume of music being played cannot be excessive. If your group is asked by event staff to lower the volume, you must comply. If you do not comply, you will not be permitted to participate next year. Staff may gage volume with the use of a sound measuring device.
• You may perform up to a maximum of 3 minutes in front of the stage at the end of the parade. Each entry is given 3 minutes. If your group exceeds 3 minutes, you will be disqualified for any award. You are not required to perform.
• At the end of the parade, please be near the stage to hear the winners announced.
• There are low tree limbs and power lines as this is a residential route so plan your entry accordingly.
• The parade – and the rest of the festival – is rain or shine.
• Appropriate behavior is required at all times or you may be immediately dismissed from the parade.
• Please make sure your group has adequate water prior to and throughout the parade route.
• If you have any question prior to the event, call 703-248-5199. On Memorial Day, assistance will be provided at the stage area on Park Ave. or you may call 703-248-5027.