George Washington’s Birthday

The official page for George Washington's Birthday Celebration in Alexandria, Virginia, George Washington's home town.

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George Washington Fun Fact

During his Presidency, Washington's birthday became a national event that towns throughout the country commemorated. But he personally didn't pay much attention to the day when he was at his home in Mount Vernon - often spending it doing normal work activities. He celebrated his last two birthdays with his Alexandria neighbors, who still celebrate it today with spirit! For more information about how Washington spent his birthdays, visit https://t.co/RhFwXHuLdD.

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View the 2026 George Washington Parade Video Collage & Slide Show
It was exactly one one month ago today that we celebrated the 2026 George Washington Birthday Parade!! Thank you to all of the parade participants, volunteers, sponsors and donors who made the event a success! You can visit https://t.co/Ce1MZ5OdqJ to view a two-minute video collage of the parade by Jackson Media, as well as a slide show of parade photos. If you don't see a photo of your parade unit, send us your favorite one!
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Huzzah to the 2026 Parade Award Winners!
Congratulations to the parade units who won First, Second, or Third Place in their categories! Below are the First Place winners, and you can view all winners below:
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Grand Prize: National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, George Washington Chapter, Virginia SAR, led by The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps.
Antique & Classic Vehicles: 1932 Light Eight Series 900 Packard Convertible. Owner: Bob Montague
Bands & Corps: The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps
Community Spirit: Christ Church (Alexandria, VA)
Floats: Rooftop Chimney Sweeps
Historical Units: The 1st Virginia Regiment of the Continental Line
Honor Guards & Color Guards: Alexandria Combined Public Safety Honor Guard
Spirit of George Washington: American Friends of Lafayette
Youth Groups: American Heritage Girls Troop 0325

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Thank You to Our Parade Announcers!!
A shout of appreciation to the George Washington Birthday Parade's longstanding Parade Announcers, two community leaders who also have been honored as Alexandria Living Legends. After 32 years of service at Alexandria Recreational, Park, and Cultural Activities Department, Janet Barnett has served as Executive Director of Senior Services of Alexandria, and she remains deeply involved in community service activities. John Porter, a former educator and Principal of then-TC Williams High School (now Alexandria City High School), was a founding leader of ACT for Alexandria.

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Reminder! The Hunt for Washington is Extended until March 15!
With such a rough start to February and all the "snowcrete," we've extended the 2026 Hunt for Washington! You now have until March 15 to participate in this fun and challenging scavenger hunt for clues about George Washington in Alexandria. You'll travel to places throughout Old Town that have been associated with the General.
All you have to do is download the Clue Sheet at the link below and bring it with you as you solve the clues on the date/time of your choosing. Then, submit your completed Clue Sheet to be entered into a prize drawing!
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GWBCC's Hunt for Washington is Extended until March 15

Due to recent snowstorms that made many Alexandria streets and sidewalks impassable during much of February, the 2026 Hunt for Washington has been extended until March 15. This is a fun and challenging hunt for clues about George Washington in Alexandria that takes families and individuals to places in Old Town associated with the General. Just download the Clue Sheet of your choice on our Events page linked below and bring it with you as you solve the clues on the date/time of your choosing in February. You can submit your completed Clue Sheet to be entered into a prize drawing!

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