The parade begins at 2 p.m. at the intersection of Park Ave. and N. West St. It ends at the Main Stage, which is at the intersection of Park Ave. and Little Falls St. Scroll below for more instructions for participants.

1. American Legion Post 130 Color Guard
2. Boys Scout Troop 349 Falls Church Sheriff’s Department
3. Falls Church City Police Honor Guard
4. Memorial Day Grand Marshal
5. Falls Church City Council
6. Falls Church City Public Schools
7. Memorial Day King & Queen
8. Greater Falls Church veterans Council
9. VFW Post 9274
10. Operation Earth Watch
11. George C. Marshall "Marching Statesmen"
12. Beyer Auto: Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic, Inc.
13. We Support The Girls
14. Falls Church Volunteer Fire Department
15. Rolling Readers Precision Book Truck Drill Team
16. Ms. Virginia - Julie Wilson
17. Falls Church Recreation & Parks Department
18. Harley Owners Group, Fairfax, Virginia Chapter
19. Fraternidad Alma Boliviana
20. Cub Scout Pack 681
21. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Safety Patrols
22. John Adams for Virginia Attorney General
23. Falls Church Kiwanis Little League
24. Catwoman
25. The Washington Scottish Pipe Band
26. South Lakes School Army ROTC
27. Falls Church Youth Lacrosse
28. Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority
29. Tinner Hill Blues Festival
30. Communikids
31. Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department
32. Bikenetic, a Full Service Bicycle Shop
33. Embajadores Del Folklore
34. Mosquito Shield
35. Girl Scout Unit 14-50
36. Arlington Motorcare Service
37. Elite Miss Virginia - Christina Choi
38. 1956 Pontiac Cheiftan
39. Concerned Citizens Against Gun Violence
40. John F. Nocoll Pipes & Drums
41. Village Preservation & Improvement Society (VPIS)
42. Blue Nectar Yoga
43. Falls Church City Democratic Committee
44. Marcus Simon for Delegate
45. Re-Elect Sherriff Bittle
46. Tinkus CochabambaVA USA
47. Rotary Club of Falls Church
48. Dave & Melanie Elliott
49. C&P Auto Service
50. Kena Shrine Temple
51. Batala Washington
52. City of Falls Church Operations Division
53. Falls Church News-Press
54. Cub Scout Pack 657
55. Just Clowning Around
56. Fraternidad Waca Wacas Tolata
57. Maha Yoga
58. Rotary Club of Bailey's Crossroads
59. Bill Palombo
60. Enshin Karate / KZ MMA
61. Virginia International University
62. Divine Dance Company
63. Falun Dafa
64. The Kensington Falls Church
65. Tinkus Tiataco USA

Participant Information

Thank you for being a part of the 2017 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.
• 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.