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Washington Bicentennial: Then & Now Parade
📅 Saturday, August 16th | 10:00 AM
📍 Parade Route: Begins on Spruce St., travels down Walnut St., loops around the square to Jefferson St., then to Lincoln St., and ends in Washington Park.
Come celebrate 200 years of Washington’s rich history and vibrant community spirit at the Then & Now Parade! Hosted by the Washington Chamber of Commerce and the Washington Park District, this special event will showcase the traditions of the past and the pride of the present with a parade full of creativity, character, and fun.
🚶♀️🚜 Want to be part of the parade?
Grab your neighborhood group, family, homeschool co-ops, parent play groups, mom groups, historic groups, homeowners associations—everyone is welcome to join in! Whether you're a business, organization, or just a group that loves to celebrate, we’d love to have you in the lineup.
🎉 Parade entry is just $20 — Sign up today by clicking 'Register Now"!
Let’s fill the streets with community pride, creativity, and 200 years of Washington’s story. Who’s ready to celebrate the past, present, and future of our hometown?
For more information on the Washington Bicentennial and other events, please click here: http://washingtonbicentennial.org.
Ongoing Programs & Features
Bicentennial History Exhibit – On display July 13th – August 24th, 2025 at Five Points Washington
Bicentennial and historical images will be exhibited by the Washington Historical Society on the Community Gallery Wall at Five Points Washington. The carefully curated photographs selected for this exhibit give a unique insight into events, people, and places from Washington’s past. The selected photographs span the last 150 years of Washington’s history and feature community events and everyday life in Washington.
StoryWalk in Washington Park
Take a walk through Washington Park and enjoy a story as you stroll! Beginning at the parking lot located on the Lincoln Grade School side of Washington Park, follow the sidewalk to read a story. This two-month session’s book is Señorita Mariposa By Ben Gundersheimer and will be displayed through Tuesday, September 30th.
