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Established in 1801, Marine Barracks Washington, is the "Oldest Post of the Corps" and has been the residence of every commandant of the Marine Corps since 1806. The selection of the site for the Barracks was a matter of personal interest to President Thomas Jefferson, who rode through Washington with Lt. Col. William Ward Burrows, the second commandant of the Marine Corps, in search of a suitable location. The site now occupied was approved due to its proximity to the Washington Navy Yard and because it was within easy marching distance of the Capitol.

Marine Barracks, 8th and I

Washington, D.C.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jermaine J. Bailey, Supernumerary, conducts "ceremonial at ease" during drill practice at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington, D.C. on Mar 6, 2025. The Marines on the parade staff conduct months of deliberate practice to ensure every movement reflects the pride and tradition of the Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard) - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jermaine J. Bailey, Supernumerary, conducts "ceremonial at ease" during drill practice at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington, D.C. on Mar 6, 2025. The Marines on the parade staff conduct months of deliberate practice to ensure every movement reflects the pride and tradition of the Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

250 Years of History, 68 Parade Seasons, One Time-honored Tradition

Marine Barracks Washington is proud to announce the upcoming 2025 Parade Season, continuing a tradition of excellence in military drill and ceremony dating back to the first Evening Parade on July 5, 1957. As the “Oldest Post of the Corps”, 8th & I upholds the distinction of “First on foot, and right on the line,” a privilege granted by the

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