THANKS ... to the many volunteers, participants, and spectators for helping make this year's 43rd Annual July 4th Parade & Picnic a resounding success!

Looking forward to 2010 ...

SEE THE LIST OF AWARD WINNERS FROM THE 2009 PARADE!

THE PALISADES NEIGHBORHOOD SALUTES OUR 2009 JULY 4 SPONSORS
Our neighborhood is very fortunate to have the support of our wonderful business community. Without their contributions, the PCA would not be able to host the annual parade and picnic. We are extremely grateful for all that they do for our community and hope that you will show your appreciation by patronizing them.
See the list of sponsors

LAST YEARS' PARADE INFO:

Click here to download the 2009 Parade Media Advisory

When and where is the parade?

The Palisades Annual July 4th Parade & Picnic will take place ... July 4th (in case there was any doubt). [In 2010, July 4th is a Sunday.]

Same as every year ... parade starts at 11:00am at the corner of Whitehaven Pkwy NW and MacArthur Blvd. and ends at the Palisades Recreation Center on Sherier Place NW.

Can I join the parade?

If you would like to participate in the parade, it's easy! Just line up starting at 10:15am on Whitehaven Pkwy. No registration is necessary. We encourage all marchers to WALK and make it FUN! Too many cars make for a boring parade. Don't forget, there will be parade prizes, so be as creative as you can!!

What happens afterwards?

Free picnic following the parade at the Palisades Rec Center with hot dogs, juice, moon bounces, pony rides and live music under a big tent!

How can I help?

Volunteers are needed to help make this event a success. Parade marshals are needed to help control traffic and to keep the parade moving along. Contact palisadesdc@hotmail.com. T-shirt sales people are also needed. Don't forget, those sales help finance the parade. Contact Maria Garcia at maria2270@comcast.net to get a copy of the schedule of sales times/locations.

Volunteers are also needed at the picnic. Set up tables at 9:30am; cut the watermelon at 10:30 (bring your own knife!) and the highly-coveted clean up duty at 2:30. Contact Spence Spencer at williamspencer@yahoo.com to sign up. Show your civic pride and help!!!!

T-shirts!

T-shirts ($15) with this year's 'watermelon' logo are available and can be purchased at the parade picnic, at the Sunday Palisades Farmers' Market, or contact palisadesdc@hotmail.com.

For more information ...

... please contact the Palisades Citizens Association at 202.363.7441 or palisadesdc@hotmail.com. We welcome your questions and comments.