The 2018 Parade Line-up 

1. American Legion Post #130 1a. Boy Scout Troop 349	32. Centro Cultural Boliva
2. Sheriff's Office	33. Bikenetic
3. City of Falls Church Police Department Honor Guard	34. Girl Scout Unit 14-50
4. Grand Marshal Midge Wang	35. Growing Smiles of Northern VA
5. Falls Church City Council	36. 1956 Pontiac Chieftain
6. Falls Church City Public Schools / School Board	37. John F. Nicoll Pipes & Drums
7. Memorial Day King and Queen	38. American Lube Service Center
8. Greater Falls Church Veterans Council	39. Blue Nectar Yoga
9. VFW Post 9274	40. Falls Church City Democratic Committee
10. Operation Earthwatch	41. Marcus Simon for Delegate
11. Marshall Marching Statesmen	42. Baroody Camps
12. Falls Church Volunteer Fire Department	43. Tinkus Kay'Sur USA
13. Daughters of the American Revolution	44. Goldfish Swim School
14. We Support the Girls	45. Rotary Club of Falls Church 45a. Rotary Club of Baileys Crossroads
15. Rolling Readers Precision Book Truck Drill Team	46. Dave and Melanie Elliot's 1947 Dodge Club Coupe
16. McGrath Academy of Irish Dance	47. Batala Washington
17. Falls Church Recreation and Parks Department	48. Kena Shrine Temple
18. Fairfax VA Chapter - Harley Owners Group	49. City of Falls Church - Public Works Operations
19. Alma Boliviana	50. Falls Church - News Press
20. Cub Scout Pack 681	51. Cub Scout Pack 657
21. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Safety Patrols	52. Robert Stilling and Family
22. League of Women Voters	52. Fraternidad Embajadores del Folklore
23. Arlington County Fire Department	53. Kess Hair & Skincare
24. Falls Church Kiwanis Little League	55. Just Clowning Around
25. Golden Goddess	56. Maha Yoga
26. The Washington Scottish Pipe Band	57. Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America
27. South Lakes High School Army ROTC	58. Fraternidad Waca Wacas Tolata
28. Falls Church Youth Lacrosse	59. Enshin Karate/ KZMMA
29. Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority	60. Virginia International University
29a. Tinner Hill Blues Festival	61. Falun Dafa
30. Jay Melton	62. The Kensington Falls Church
31. Concerned Citizens Against Gun Violence	63. Tinkus Tiataco USA

Participant Information

Thank you for being a part of the 2018 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.