Events Calendar

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?