Warner Encourages Virginians to Apply for Participation in 2025 Inaugural Parade

President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden wave to members of Fauquier County's Canine Companions for Independence during the 2013 Presidential Inaugural Parade

WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) issued a special message encouraging groups throughout Virginia to apply for participation in the 2025 Presidential Inaugural Parade, which will be held on Monday, January 20, 2025 in Washington, D.C.

"Presidential inaugurations are not just symbolic ceremonies - they are an instrument of democracy by which we execute the peaceful transfer of power in this country," said Sen. Warner. "I encourage Virginia's talented entities - including our many marching bands, floats, and equestrian groups - to take part in this time-honored tradition, dating back when President Jefferson rode his horse from the Capitol to the President's House in a procession that would become the Inaugural Parade we know today."

The Joint Task Force-National Capital Region (JTF-NCR) Parade Coordinator Office is now accepting applications through December 4, 2024 for the 60^th Inaugural Parade. The JTF-NCR is responsible for collecting and organizing all 2025 Presidential Inaugural Parade applications, which are then reviewed by the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC), a group tasked with organizing all Inaugural events at the discretion of the President-Elect.

In 2017, the parade consisted of 48 non-Department of Defense elements chosen from 141 applications. Groups interested in applying are encouraged to review the parade application guide before registering for an account, which can be done HERE.

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