The inaugural parade, a tradition since George Washington took office, marches down Pennsylvania Avenue today with 11,634 performers depicting American life from the landing at Plymouth Rock to the landing on the moon.The parade features 35 floats, 14 equestrian units and 55 bands, including the largest marching band in United States history--1,976 Fairfax County students.
"Spirit of "76," the parade theme, symbolizes not only the country's past, but the future, looking ahead to 1976 when the nation celebrates its 200th birthday.
Complemented by banners, color guard and rifle carriers is the New York Knickerbocker Drum and Bugle Corps.
(74) The U.S. Park Police Horse Mounted Unit is a familiar sight in inaugural parades. In the past three decades, the unit has participated in a number of inaugurals, including those of President Eisenhower, Kennedy and Johnson.
(75) On April 30, 1780, George Washington appeared on the balcony of Federal Hall in New York City to take the oath of office. New York's entry in the 1973 parade celebrates the first Inaugural.
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