National Memorial Day Parade and Concert
National Memorial Day Parade 5/26 Along Constitution Avenue ... DC National Memorial Day Concert 5/26 U.S. Capitol West Lawn AND MORE!
Patriotic outdoor concert scene near the U.S. Capitol in Washington DC during Memorial Day weekend, reflecting the atmosphere of the National Memorial Day Concert 2026. # National Memorial Day Concert 2026: Your Complete Guide to Honoring Heroes in Washington DC. * 5:00 p.m.: General admission gates open at the southwest corner of the Capitol grounds; bags are inspected and attendees pass through metal detectors. * 5:30–7:30 p.m.: Pre‑concert activities may include sound checks, practice performances by military bands and tributes. This is an excellent time to explore the U.S. Capitol grounds, capture photos of the dome and soak in the atmosphere. The program runs for 90 minutes and is broadcast live on PBS stations around the country. * 9:30 p.m.: Television stations rebroadcast the show, providing a second viewing for those at home or those who missed the beginning. * Following Monday: While there are no formal post-concert events, many attendees stick around for Memorial Day activities such as visiting war memorials or attending parades.
A movement to transform Independence Day into the largest single day of charitable giving in U.S. history. We’re creating the largest synchronized Fourth of July celebration in U.S. history. # The National Memorial Day Parade. A child taking a small American Flag from a collection of American Flags. An annual tradition and the nation's largest Memorial Day event, the National Memorial Day Parade returns to Constitution Avenue in Washington, DC, kicking off Memorial Day commemorations in our nation's capital, Monday, May 25, 2026 at 10 AM. A 'moving timeline of American history,' the National Memorial Day Parade shares the story of service and sacrifice across our first 250 years, filled with musical performances and marching bands, uniformed service members and veterans, historical re-enactors and celebrities, along with honored families of our fallen. Join the parade in person, or watch the parade's television special nationwide on local ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and CW stations. ## Get the latest from America250.