Parades

Each summer, new and veteran Revelers march and sing with us at two parades, as we show thousands of spectators something of what Washington Revels is all about! (Other Revelers sit curbside and cheer us on.)

On July 4 we march in the historic Takoma Park Independence Day Parade (2017 will be the 128th annual). On Labor Day we march in the Kensington Labor Day Parade.

Our joyous and robust band of revelers – adults, teens, and children – are a colorful and lively musical section of these parades. We are always joined by the Green Man, Hobby Horse, and 50-or-so Revelers bedecked with garlands and flower crowns and waving bright banners and ribbon sticks. Those who play an instrument that can be easily carried join in the band. Together, we wow the crowds with favorite Revels tunes and dances. In 2014 in Takoma Park, we won first place in costumed entries.

Check in with us in May/June (for Takoma Park Independence Day Parade) or July/August (for Kensington Labor Day Parade) to learn all the details about the next parade.  Send an email to parade@revelsdc.org to learn how to join us to march, sing and celebrate.