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Council approves MOU with First Baptist for 2025 Juneteenth parade
Summary
Vienna’s council authorized a memorandum of understanding with First Baptist Church to host the 2025 Juneteenth and Liberty Amendments Month kickoff parade on June 14, approving a proposed route and estimated public‑safety staffing plan.
The Vienna Town Council on Jan. 27 authorized the mayor to execute a memorandum of understanding with First Baptist Church to stage the 2025 Juneteenth and Liberty Amendments Month kickoff parade on June 14, 2025.
Lily Woodman, the town’s superintendent of events and culture, described a parade route that follows the James Madison High School homecoming parade parameters, with a partial rolling road closure on Maple Avenue and Nutley Street, and an estimated police staffing cost (worst‑case) of $8,000. Chief Jim Morris told council that $8,000 was a conservative, high‑end estimate and that the actual cost is expected to be lower.
First Baptist Church staff confirmed the church will maintain its traditional welcome ceremony and collaborate with the town and the Liberty Amendments Month committee on representation for the four amendments. Council approved the MOU unanimously.
What happens next: Staff and First Baptist Church will finalize event logistics, and the Liberty Amendments Month leadership committee will plan representation for the amendments in the parade.
