George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee (GWBCC)

The George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee is responsible for the planning and carrying out of the City's annual George Washington Birthday celebration.
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About the George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee

Meetings of the George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee are open to the public and are held on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

2025 Parade information

George Washington Birthday Parade photo

For more information about the Parade and upcoming events, visit the Committee's website at  www.washingtonbirthday.com.

 

 

Committee Members

Committee members are appointed by City Council and must be citizens of Alexandria. Approximately three to five hours per month are required of Committee members. Citizens interested in filling vacancies should contact the Office of Historic Alexandria at 703.746.4554 for more information. For further information about the responsibilities of this board or commission, or to apply to serve on this board or commission, contact the City Clerk's Office at 703.746.4550.

Member Roster and Application Link

Number of Members: 19 

  • 1 Member nominated by the American Legion
  • 2 Citizen members that are veterans
  • 1 Member nominated by the Masonic Fraternity
  • 1 Member nominated by the City of Alexandria Pipe and Drums
  • 7 Citizen Members
  • The City Manager or the Manager's Designee
  • The Director of the Transportation Division of the Department of Transportation and Environmental Services
  • 1 Member nominated by the Gadsby's Tavern Museum Society
  • 1 Member nominated by the Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Assn.
  • 1 Member to be nominated by the City of Alexandria Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution
  • 1 Member to be nominated by the First Virginia Regiment of the Continental Line
  • 1 Member who attends High School in the City of Alexandria
  • 1 Member to be nominated by the George Washington Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution

 

Term of Service

2-year term

City Staff Contact

Gretchen Bulova, Office of Historic Alexandria, 703.746.4554.

Agendas and Minutes

2024 Agendas and Minutes

Check the calendar to see if the meeting is virtual or in person. The location of in-person meetings, and the meeting registration link for virtual meetings, is posted on the calendar. 

GWBCC Marketing and Public Relations Subcommittee 

2023 Agendas and Minutes

Check the calendar to see if the meeting is virtual or in person. The meeting registration link for virtual meetings is posted on the calendar. In-person meetings are held at  the Masonic Memorial.

2022 Agendas and Minutes

Check the calendar to see if the meeting is virtual or in person. The meeting registration link for virtual meetings is posted on the calendar. In-person meetings are held at  the Masonic Memorial.

2021 Agendas and Minutes

Meeting Videos are provided for virtual meetings. 

Fundraising Committee

Social Media Committee

2020 Agendas and Minutes

Meeting Videos are provided for virtual meetings.

2019 Agendas and Minutes

Annual Reports