Marine Corps Barracks Washington celebrates Independence Day with DC News Now

Liberty Simmons

July 4, 2024 at 10:29 AM·1 min read

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Marines from Marine Corps Barracks Washington joined the DC News Now morning show for the Fourth of July.

The Marine Corps Barracks Washington is the oldest Marine Corps active duty post in the heart of Southeast D.C., located at 8th and I Streets.

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It is the home of the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, the Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, the Marine Band, the official Marine Corps Color Guard and the Marine Corps Body Bearers.

The public can catch their performances and parades on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The events are free and open to the public. For a full schedule, click here.

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