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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
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 There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow by Lucille Colandro..
Washington Winter Walkabout – February 1-28
Bundle up and join us for the 2nd Annual Washington Winter Walkabout, hosted by the Washington Chamber of Commerce! This month-long, town-wide scavenger hunt runs all February and invites community members to explore Washington while supporting local businesses along the way. More information www.washingtonilcoc.com/washington-winter-walkabout
Animal Rescue Giving Tree at Washington District Library – Sunnyland Branch
Help the Tazewell County Animal Shelter stock their shelves and provide newly adopted animals with the essentials they need. Beginning February 1, 2026, select ornaments with items to donate, purchase the items, and bring them back to the Sunnyland Branch by March 10th.
