Tag: Downtown Arlington

Written by Jason S. Sullivan

Arlington Independence Day Parade: Patriotism and Pageantry

From 1950 to 1970, Arlington experienced unprecedented growth. The population in 1950 was 7,692; by 1970, it was 90,643. Yet, as the city transformed, there was a growing desire for community spirit. With a nod to Arlington’s small-town roots, the first Independence Day Parade was in 1965. What started as kids on bicycles in a city park became a full display of patriotism and pageantry. Now the longest-running annual event in Arlington, the parade draws over 75,000 spectators and 100+ entries.

Written by Jason S. Sullivan

My 10 Favorite Photos of Arlington—January 2024

January in Arlington usually has some mild weather to get out and take photos. I mostly photograph architecture and signage, so the majority of these fall into that criteria. Coloring, creative editing, and experimentation were a large part of this month, with fewer black-and-white photos than usual. I also inadvertently created a pinkish aesthetic while editing one of my photos and copied the look to several others.

There were many photos this month that I liked, but these are my ten favorites from January.

Written by Jason S. Sullivan

Downtown Arlington Classic Car Show

On June 10, Downtown Arlington hosted a classic car show with over 150 vintage, antique, classic, and new cars on display. The size of the event and the variety of vehicles made it one of the best car shows I have ever attended. Hundreds of people attended the event, and despite the hot temperatures, everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.