Please join us for an Evening Parade aboard Marine Barracks Washington D.C.!
06/12/2026
Attendance at this parade is a one of a kind experience. For over 60 years, the "Oldest Post of the Corps" has displayed the pride, professionalism, and esprit de corps of Marines throughout the world.
Guests will see the finest in military excellence including performances by "The President's Own" United States Marine Band, "The Commandant's Own" United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, and the esteemed United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon. Following the ceremony, our guests will have the opportunity to meet Marines who performed throughout the parade as well as take photographs with the Marine Barracks mascot, Chesty XVI.
Parade Timeline:
7 p.m.: Gates Open
8 p.m.: Gates Close
8:45 p.m.: Parade Begins
10 p.m.: Parade Concludes
Due to the routinely hot and humid weather during the summer in the National Capital Region, guests are encouraged to bring their own water to stay hydrated throughout the parade.
Additionally, several refilling stations with cups and ice water will be set-up for guests' convenience.
Guests will be directed to a gate by the Marines hosting the Friday Evening Parade. Seating at the ceremony is on a first come, first serve basis and large parties are encouraged to arrive early in order to ensure the whole group can sit together. While entering the installation, guests may be subject to random searches and will be required to have all bags or additional items searched by one of the hosting Marines at the gate. Clear bags are recommended to expedite your entry into the parade. Food and drinks (excluding water), drugs and drug paraphernalia, weapons of any kind, and contraband are not allowed on the premises of "8th and I".
If you cannot find parking, please feel free to look into
Maritime Parking Plaza Shuttle Services
Flat-Rate Parking $12 Dollars
Timelines:
1845: Shuttle Service Begins from Maritime
2000: Shuttle Service Stops
2145: Shuttle Service Resumes
2300: Shuttle Service Concludes
Please Copy and Paste the following link into your browser for Lot 56 Maritime Plaza directions: https://goo.gl/maps/8KN2HkLshkUGe9Ev6
If arriving by bus, please use the drop-off location on I St. Marine Barracks Washington does not provide bus parking during the conduct of the parade.
We look forward to seeing you on Friday!
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