CYOC: Soaring to New Heights at the National Independence Day Parade

CYOC: Soaring to New Heights at the National Independence Day Parade

By: Peishi Yu

This year is America’s 248th birthday, and the July 4th parade is nothing but extraordinary. This annual event takes place on Constitution Avenue, one of Washington DC’s most vibrant and bustling streets.

Spectators flock to see the #1 most viewed 4th of July parade at our nation’s capital. As the capital of the United States, the Independence Day celebration in Washington DC is naturally extremely grand! Red, white, and blue flags flutter across the cerulean sky. The crowd cheers, laughs, and supports the people in the parade, whilst wearing patriotic colors.

This parade has it all, from formal symphony performances to famed bands, speeches from high-ranking government officials to volunteers from all sectors of the community. The Parade started at the National Archives, the place where the Declaration of Independence is held. The Parade truly shows the diversity and the freedom of the USA. The CYOC organization held the largest flag in the entire parade. Over 100 eager volunteers participated. Children and adults marched in a synchronized way. The crowd vividly responded.

CYOC has been invited three times to participate in the National Independence Day Parade. This year, CYOC independently carried out two jobs. Not only did they hold the largest American flag, but also 25 flags in a neat array.

We welcome children to join CYOC to help make a difference in our community.