Eldest SpongeSon and I were down at the Ellipse after-event last year -- he was in his Cub Scout uniform after a White House Tour (a busy weekend). It's so cool with these backdrops to every event, no? Anyhoo, they stopped and regrouped at the Irish Inn at Glen Echo last year, and I thought I'd check the website to see if they'll do the same this year (it's a lot closer, the kids could ride there with me). So we may be part of the spectator crowd cheering you on! Have fun!