The 2025 Falls Church, VA Memorial Day Parade

Like in years past, the crowds at the Falls Church Memorial Day Parade were big, often finding shady spots to watch the parade along the Park Avenue route/By Patricia Leslie 

"Concerned Citizens Against Gun Violence" are ready to march in the 2025 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade/By Carol Luten 

At the booth of "Concerned Citizens Against Gun Violence"/By Patricia Leslie 

At the booth of "Concerned Citizens Against Gun Violence"/By Patricia Leslie  

Several members from Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Arlington joined  "Concerned Citizens Against Gun Violence" to march in the parade. The husband of Ghazala Hashmi, candidate for lieutenant governor in the upcoming Democratic primary, is in the background, wearing a jacket and holding an American flag and a sign for his wife/By Patricia Leslie  

"Concerned Citizens Against Gun Violence" get ready to march in the parade/By Patricia Leslie 

A "Concerned Citizen Against Gun Violence" before the parade march/By Patricia Leslie 

"Concerned Citizens Against Gun Violence" get ready to march in the parade.  Ghazala Hashmi, candidate for lieutenant governor in the upcoming Democratic primary, is at right in the navy blue jacket, sporting a yellow sticker: "Background Checks Save Lives"/By Patricia Leslie  

"Concerned Citizens Against Gun Violence" get ready to march in the parade/By Patricia Leslie

"Concerned Citizens Against Gun Violence" get ready to march in the parade/By Patricia Leslie 

"Concerned Citizens Against Gun Violence" march in the parade/By Patricia Leslie 

TInka Wapurys, VA in the parade/By Patricia Leslie 

A tooth fairy came along for a parade ride/By Patricia Leslie 

Kena Shriners from Manassas get ready to march/By Patricia Leslie 

Scouts in the parade/By Patricia Leslie 

Crowds applauded "Concerned Citizens Against Gun Violence" as we walked by/By Patricia Leslie 

The Veterans Memorial at the City Hall of Falls Church/By Patricia Leslie 

At the City Hall of Falls Church/By Patricia Leslie


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Falls Church cheers 'Citizens Against Gun Violence'

'Concerned Citizens Against Gun Violence' begin their walk in the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade/By Patricia Leslie 

The McKinley Tech High School JROTC Phoenix Battalion gets ready to march in the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade/By Patricia Leslie 

'Concerned Citizens Against Gun Violence' walk in the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade/By Patricia Leslie 

The name and age of one of the victims of gun violence remembered by the 'Concerned Citizens Against Gun Violence' in the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade/By Patricia Leslie 

'Concerned Citizens Against Gun Violence' walk in the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade/By Patricia Leslie 

The name and age of one of the victims of gun violence remembered by the 'Concerned Citizens Against Gun Violence' in the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade/By Patricia Leslie 

Her sign says: "Stop Gun Violence; Keep Our Kids Safe; Pass Sensible Gun Laws." At the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade/By Patricia Leslie 

This temple joined 'Concerned Citizens Against Gun Violence' to walk in the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade/By Patricia Leslie 

This church joined 'Concerned Citizens Against Gun Violence' to walk in the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade/By Patricia Leslie 

This little girl waved her flag while she and her parents watched the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade/By Patricia Leslie 

'Concerned Citizens Against Gun Violence' walk in the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade/By Patricia Leslie 

Since no one had a bowl, this pooch with tongue wagging licks up water on the wall which the presumable owners have poured for her from their water bottles, at the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade/By Patricia Leslie 

Parade watchers applauded the message of the 'Concerned Citizens Against Gun Violence' who walked in the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade. I can't recall parades when parade-goers all along the route consistently cheer participants which makes us realize our efforts are not in vain. Now, to elect representatives of like-minded beliefs and pass strong gun registration laws!/By Patricia Leslie 

At the judges stand at the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade, many of the judges stood and clapped for 'Concerned Citizens Against Gun Violence'/By Patricia Leslie 

Cub Scout Pack 657 walk in the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade/By Patricia Leslie 

Head gear of a parade participant at the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade/By Patricia Leslie 

The John F. Nicoll Pipe Band play the bag pipes in the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade/By Patricia Leslie 

A white pooch in the car ahead led the float for the 'Citizens for a Better City' in the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade/By Patricia Leslie 

She may look uncomfortable but she was having a good ride with Bikenectic Bike Shop in the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade/By Patricia Leslie 

More riders and dogs from Bikenetic in the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade/By Patricia Leslie 

Girls Scout Service Unit 50-12 walk in the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade/By Patricia Leslie 

More headgear seen at the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade/By Patricia Leslie 

NOVA Parks commemorated the W&OD Trail in the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade. Some 60 groups participated in the parade, watched by hundreds along Park Avenue. Retired Falls Church Police Chief Mary Gavin was grand marshal, and a good time was had by all continued the tradition/By Patricia Leslie 
 

March For Our Lives in pictures, Washington, D.C.

 March For Our Lives on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie

  March For Our Lives on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie
 
March For Our Lives on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie

March For Our Lives on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie

 

His sign says:  "I Don't Want to Graduate Summa Cum DEAD!" March For Our Lives on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie

Volunteers from St. John's Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square, distribute water and snacks to participants in March For Our Lives, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie
 
In front of the White House, March For Our Lives, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie

In front of the White House, March For Our Lives, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie

  In front of the White House, March For Our Lives, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie

In front of the White House, March For Our Lives, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie

In front of the White House, March For Our Lives, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie

The Vote411.org had volunteers out galore collecting registrations of new voters at the March For Our Lives Rally in Washington, D.C. This lady at the corner of 15th and Pennsylvania told me the registration materials were good for all 50 states and the District of Columbia/Photo by Patricia Leslie

On 15th Street, N.W. on the way to the March For Our Lives Rally, this salesman had shirts and hats for $20 each, however, returning from the rally, another vendor sold them for $10/Photo by Patricia Leslie
 
On 15th Street N.W., on the way to the March For Our Lives Rally, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie

Victims of gun violence are pictured on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. for the March For Our Lives Rally/Photo by Patricia Leslie

March For Our Lives on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie

March For Our Lives on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie

The sign says "Not One More." March For Our Lives on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie

March For Our Lives on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie

March For Our Lives on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie

March For Our Lives on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie
 
At the Trump International Hotel, March For Our Lives on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie

 Near the Trump International Hotel, March For Our Lives on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. For the weekend Trump fled to Florida at taxpayers' expense to play golf and only tweeted about a situation in France on Saturday, neglecting his own nation/Photo by Patricia Leslie

In front of the Trump International Hotel, March For Our Lives on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C., a participant wears a sign:  "Veterans for Gun Control."/Photo by Patricia Leslie

At the Trump International Hotel, March For Our Lives on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie

March For Our Lives on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie

The sign says "Arm teachers with Knowledge and Compassion." March For Our Lives on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie
 
The sign says "I march so I don't have to fun FOR MY LIFE FOR MY LIFE." March For Our Lives on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie

The sign says "The Grandmas Have Your Backs!" March For Our Lives on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie

   March For Our Lives on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie

  March For Our Lives on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie

   March For Our Lives on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie

   March For Our Lives on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie

   March For Our Lives on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie

   March For Our Lives on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie

   March For Our Lives on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie

The sign says:  "Who Sold This Gun That Killed My Son?" At March For Our Lives on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie
 
March For Our Lives on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie

The sign on his hat reads: "Gun Owners for Gun Control." March For Our Lives on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie

The sign says:  "No Respect At All" at March For Our Lives on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie

March For Our Lives on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie

March For Our Lives on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. To take this picture I climbed a short stone wall at the back of the White House and hung by one arm onto a wrought iron railing, and no one from the White House chased me away/Photo by Patricia Leslie

  In front of the White House, March For Our Lives, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie
 
In front of the White House, March For Our Lives, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie

The toddler in the pink on the left holds a sign while napping. See pictures below.  March For Our Lives on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie

This looks like two families in the March For Our Lives on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C.with a napping toddler in pink/Photo by Patricia Leslie

 While bent over in sleep the toddler in pink (left) never lets go of the sign in March For Our Lives on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie

The toddler has risen indeed!  March For Our Lives on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie

   March For Our Lives on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie
 
March For Our Lives on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie

Near the White House a restaurant offered special pricing for participants in March For Our Lives, Washington, D.C./Photo by Patricia Leslie


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