Vibrant costumes and blossom-inspired décor create the look of nation’s premier springtime parade. Giant colorful helium balloons, elaborate floats, marching bands from across the country, and performers burst down Constitution Avenue in a grand spectacle of music and showmanship seen only once a year during the Festival. ABC’s Katie Couric co-hosts the Parade with special correspondent Alex Trebek of Jeopardy and ABC7’s Alison Starling and Leon Harris.
The impressive lineup of talent covers many genres and styles. Some of the outstanding performers include Haley Reinhart, American Idol season 10 finalist and singer-songwriter Javier Colon, 2011 winner of The Voice. Siobhan Magnus, American Idol finalist, sings a rendition of “Are You Ready for a Miracle?” Washington, DC native Nathan Pacheco captures hearts with his dazzling tenor voice. Performances also come from Mary Mary, the Gospel sister duo of Erica Atkins-Campbell and Trecina Atkins-Campbell, and international dance music icon Kristine W. The Washington Performing Arts Society’s Men, Women, and Children’s Gospel Choir serenades the crowd with traditional and inspirational songs. Miss America 2012 Laura Kaeppeler’s operatic vocal talent impresses. She is accompanied by state representatives from the Miss America and Miss America’s Outstanding Teen organizations.
Giant helium balloons fly through the sky, including Miss Piggy and Scooby Doo. This year, the performance area expands across the steps of the National Archives steps, when over 1,500 youth from around the country perform as part of the Youth Choir and All-Star Tap Team. ...More...
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