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
Wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns followed by a ceremony inside the Memorial Amphitheater, adjacent to the Tomb
Monday, May 28, 2018
11:00 am
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Women In Military Service For America Memorial
The Women’s Memorial Annual Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 28, 2018
4:00 pm
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Memorial Day Observance at the Wall
Monday, May 28, 2018
1:00 pm
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World War II Memorial
Memorial Day Observance at the WWII Memorial
Monday, May 28, 2018
9:00 am
U.S. Navy Memorial
Wreath Laying Ceremony
Monday, May 28, 2018
1:00 pm
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Other Events
Rolling Thunder
First Amendment Run
Sunday, May 27, 2018
(Plus other events, Friday – Monday)
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National Memorial Day Concert
West Lawn of the US Capitol
Sunday, May 27, 2018
8:00 pm
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National Memorial Day Parade
Constitution Ave. from 7th to 17th Street, NW
Monday, May 28, 2018
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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Poppy Memorial
Southwestern side of Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
May 25-27, 2018
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