Celebrating George Washington’s Birthday in Alexandria (photos)

Thousands took advantage of springlike weather on Monday, Feb. 20, to celebrate the 285th anniversary of the birth of George Washington with a parade in his hometown of Alexandria, Virginia. Politicians, military marching bands, colonial re-enactors and community and historical groups made their way through the historic streets of Old Town along the mile-long parade route. Alexandria Mayor Allison Silberberg and Town Crier Ben Fiore-Walker were joined on the reviewing stand by George and Martha Washington themselves. Also on hand was John A. Washington III, the great-times-eight-nephew of our first president.

*View Jeff Malet’s photographs of the George Washington Birthday Parade in Alexandria by clicking on the photo icons below.*