memorial day events: Rolling Thunder Participants Rumble Out from Prince William County Virginia - 05/28/10 08:55 PM
The National Chapter of the Combat Veterans of America Motorcycle Club is gearing up to honor the nation's living and deceased service members by participating in Rolling Thunder this weekend.
The group will gather and then depart the VFW in Dale City at 8 a.m., with a police escort leading anywhere between 150 and 300 motorcycles
If you can’t head into DC to catch the full Rolling Thunder Rally then you can catch a mini-version in Prince William County on Sunday morning. Find you your spot along Minnieville Road or the Prince William County Parkway to cheer them on … (8 comments)
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memorial day events: Memorial Day Celebrations in The DC Metro Area-Something for Everyone - 05/28/10 07:54 AM
National Memorial Day Parade in Washington DC Sunday May 30thThe parade will feature a special tribute to the U.S. Marine Corps. Edith Shain, the nurse from the famous World War II "V-J Day in Times Square" kiss photograph, marching bands and floats. Location: Begins at the corner of Constitution Avenue and 7th Streets, NW, Washington, DC and proceeds along Constitution Avenue, past the White House, ending at 17th Street Cost: FREE
ViVa Vienna Memorial Day Festival Friday, Saturday and SundayCelebrate the town of Vienna at this three-day community celebration with food, crafts, music, carnival rides and a Memorial Day tribute. The … (12 comments)
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memorial day events: National Memorial Day Concert and Tribute in Washington DC - 05/26/10 11:07 PM
Even if you don't live in the DC area you can still enjoy the National Memorial Day Concert. The concert is broadcast in the US on PBS May 30th starting at 8 PM (EST). The broadcast can be seen by our troops in 175 countries and aboard 200 ships at sea through Armerican Forces Radio and TV. With the US Capitol as a backdrop Co-hosts Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise and a line-up of performers including Lionel Richey, Brad Paisley and the National Symphony Orchestra lead a tribue to our service men and women in music, documentary footage and dramatic readings.Per … (10 comments)
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memorial day events: Memorial Day-Annual Rolling Thunder Rally Rides into DC - 05/26/10 01:47 PM
Not everyone is packing up the car and heading to the beach this weekend. If you are staying in the DC area then the biggest event is the annual Rolling Thunder Rally. The rally started in 1987 with 2500 motorcycles riding through the streets of DC. Over the years the rally grew and now close to 250,000 motorcycles participate in the ride. Today the reason for the event is still as important as it was when it first started. Remembering there are those who are still unaccounted for from previous wars and those who still sacrifice to keep us free.
Starting … (16 comments)
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