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Memorial Day Events in Washington DC

May 23, 2025 by The District Leave a Comment

Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC

Memorial Day is a national holiday to honor the service of our military men and women, and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. In Washington, DC there are several wreath-laying ceremonies and other events in honor of these veterans.

Wreath-Laying Ceremonies

Arlington National Cemetery
The U.S. Army Military District of Washington will conduct a Presidential Armed Forces Full Honors Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, followed by an observance program in the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery. The Wreath-Laying and Observance Program will be live-streamed from Arlington National Cemetery beginning at 11 a.m. EDT.
Monday, May 26, 2025
11:00 am
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Women In Military Service For America Memorial
The Women’s Memorial Annual Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 26, 2025
3:00 – 5:00 pm
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Memorial Day Observance at the Wall
Monday, May 26, 2025
1:00 pm
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World War II Memorial
Memorial Day Observance at the WWII Memorial
Saturday, May 24, 2025
10:00 am
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U.S. Navy Memorial
Wreath Laying Ceremony
Monday, May 26, 2025
1:30 – 2:30 pm
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Other Events

Rolling Thunder/Rolling to Remember
Rolling to Remember will conduct a motorcycle demonstration to raise awareness of the critical issues facing our nation’s veterans and demand action for the 82,000 service members missing, as well as raise awareness of the 22 veterans who die by suicide each day.
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National Memorial Day Concert
Watch on your local PBS station
Sunday, May 25, 2025
8:00 pm
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National Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 26, 2025
2:00 pm
Live on Constitution Ave.
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Filed Under: Events Tagged With: Arlington National Cemetery, Memorial Day, Memorial Day Concert, Memorial Day Parade, Rolling Thunder, The Women's Memorial, US Navy Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, World War II Memorial

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