Who doesn't love a 3-day weekend? If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend, here's a list of some of the local events in celebration of Memorial Day:
Saturday, May 23
Wreath-laying ceremony at the Navy Memorial, starts at 11am. Live performances by the Gaslight Society begins at Noon.
Sunday, May 24
Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Rally - departs from the Pentagon at Noon, with a musical tribute and speakers at 1:30pm at the Reflecting Pool (near the Lincoln Memorial).
Kennedy Center Choral Festival - 90 minute program starting at 2pm.
PBS' Annual (Free) Concert on the West Lawn of the Capitol. Show starts at 8pm, gates open at 5pm
Wolf Trap Kick Off! - Starting at 8pm, Wolf Trap will kick off the summer season with a free performance by the U.S. Marine Band and fireworks.
Monday, May 25
Wreath-laying ceremony at the Arlington National Cemetery, starts at 11am.
Memorial Day Parade - Marching Bands & Veterans units march from Constitution and 7th St NW, along Constitution ave, until 17th Street (near the White House). Starts at 2pm.
Memorial Day Jazz Festival - Located at the Fort Ward Park in Alexandria, admission is free for the music, dancing, and celebrating. Festivities are from 1-7pm.
There are more services at individual memorial sites for Vietnam, Air Force etc. Check for more details on their websites.
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