In honor of the 100th Anniversary of Boy Scouting in America, Washington DC authorized a special parade down Constitution Avenue for the BSA. And what a parade it was -- with over 10,000 participants and at least that many looking on. Troop 1018, of course, sent its contingent to join in and be a part of this historic event (the last such parade was in DC in 1937).
Ready to leave the church.
We're heading for our check in point and the parade is already taking shape. Troop 1018 fan club in action
Walking around the staging area well before show time.
The Trail's End popcorn float Antique cars
More floats
A merit badge float! Classic cars
Pristine Delorean . . . ready for time travel Resting up
Getting closer to the start time Waiting in our designated spot
Got our flags . . . we're ready! And so are Bugs and Tweety Bird
The parade is underway!
Marching under the huge American flag -- suspended above Constitution Avenue from fire ladders
New Zealand Scouts along the parade route
Marching along . . . . . . to the delight of our fan club!
Looking down the parade route Our little place in history . . . the end of the '30s
Passing the White House We've reached the end. Turning in the flags
Time to watch the parade while we drink lots of water
Police motorcycle . . . precision riding And the Scouts just keep on coming (note mountain man from Minnesota wilderness)
The "Leave No Trace" float American Idol runner up and former Scout Justin Guarini
Last stop to pick up our participation packets