This is the 50th year that the Rappahannock  Assembly has sponsored this event to commemorate the drafting of the Virginia Religious Freedom Amendment, which became the basis for the country’s First Amendment in the Bill of Rights. The Religious Freedom Parade is considered an official activity of the City of Fredericksburg as well as the State Council Knights of Columbus.

Since it is on the day following the State Council mid-year meeting, it will be attended by a significant number of state council dignitaries and members. Additionally, a group from the Knights of Templar and several churches and other organizations will attend.