Each year, the parade is a lively display of culture featuring traditional costumes and entertainment from a variety of Latino countries. The family-friendly parade is a great way to learn about the varied Latino cultures that come from Central and South America.

The parade starts at Constitution Avenue and 7th Street near the National Archives Building and will proceed east to 14th Street in front of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. The event stage for the parade is located at 10th and Constitution Avenue in front of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.