Inside the Season: Power on Parade, Saturday, Mar 01, 2025 6:00PM

From celebrations of identity and community to shows of protest, parades have been central to American culture. With Mardi Gras on the horizon, the Folger considers how pageantry has led to participation in our democratic process, looking at the unique history of DC’s parade culture while also examining the historical roots of some of our nation’s most celebrated processions.