Last Run of the Horses Anniversary

BACKGROUND: One hundred years ago, on June 15, 1925, the DC Fire Department held a ceremonial Last Run of the Horses. The purpose of the event was to commemorate the service of the great fire horses, who were no longer needed due to the advent of motorized fire apparatus.

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EVENT DETAILS: On June 15, 2025 at 1 p.m., the DC Fire and EMS Department, in partnership with the Friendship Fire Association and the DC Fire & EMS Foundation, will re-enact the historic ceremonial Last Run of the Horses, using a cosmetically preserved 1905 American LaFrance horse-drawn steam fire engine.

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ROUTE: The horse-drawn engine will run from the William H. Rumsey Aquatic Center at 635 North Carolina Ave, SE, to Lincoln Park, where we will gather for a small community reception immediately following the procession.

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WHAT YOU SHOULD DO: Come cheer us on! Neighbors are welcome to line the streets and gather at Lincoln Park to observe the procession. Period costumes are optional!