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Events on the National Mall…
Concert on the Avenue
Tuesdays, June 3 and 10, 7 PM, and select Tuesdays through the summer
The U.S. Navy Band begins its traditional summer Concerts on the Avenue series on Tuesday, June 3rd. Enjoy warm weather, live music, and an unparalleled backdrop on Navy Memorial Plaza. See updates on the series here.
Battle of Midway Wreath Laying
Wednesday, June 4, 10 AM to 11 AM
T U.S. Navy Memorial will host a wreath-laying ceremony in honor of the 83rd Anniversary of the Battle of Midway. The event will feature a guest speaker, the U.S. Navy Band, and U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard. Learn more.
Doughboy Foundation Summer Concert Series: The U.S. Army Brass Quintet
Thursday, June 5, 7 PM to 8 PM
The Doughboy Foundation presents concerts and programs throughout the Summer. Each program is held at the National World War I Memorial located on Pennsylvania Ave NW between 14th and 15th Streets. The program is free and open to the public. Learn more.
Movies on the Memorial
Thursdays, June 5 to July 3
Grab a blanket or chair and visit the US Navy Memorial for this free outdoor film series on Thursday evenings. Movies begin at dusk. Check out the full film lineup here.
D-Day Commemoration at the World War II Memorial
Friday, June 6, 10 AM
The Friends of the National World War II Memorial will honor the anniversary of D-Day at the Memorial. Learn more.
WorldPride Parade
Saturday, June 7, step-off 2 PM
The iconic Capital Pride Parade will transform into the iconic WorldPride Parade, emblematic of the historic Pride movement, on Saturday, June 7. This beloved tradition honors history and acknowledges the evolution of the LGBTQ+ neighborhoods in Washington, DC, while respecting the origins and importance of taking to the streets in their fight for equality. Learn more.
In Memory Ceremony at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial
Saturday, June 14, 10 AM to 12 PM
The In Memory Program honors those who served in Vietnam, returned home and later died. Every year there is an induction ceremony to pay tribute to these men and women who sacrificed so much for their country. Learn more.
250th Anniversary of the U.S. Army Grand Military Parade
Saturday, June 14, 6:30 to 9:30 PM
On June 14, 2025–the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday–the nation will honor its legacy with a grand military parade in Washington, D.C. The parade will take place on Constitution Ave NW between 15th Street and 23rd Street. RSVP here.
Father’s Day Rose Remembrance at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial
Sunday, June 15, 10 AM to 12 PM
Every Father’s Day, VVMF lays thousands of roses at the Memorial site. Each rose holds a personal message in honor of the fathers on The Wall, those who never had a chance to come home and start a family, and those who later died. Family, friends and visitors are invited to take part in laying roses during the event. It is a breathtaking site that demonstrates both the gratitude and the sacrifices of families impacted by war. Learn more.
Films at the Stone
Fridays, June 20, July 18, and August 15 at 8 PM
An inspiring summer film series located at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. Films at the Stone screens stories of individuals who, against all odds, fought for what was right and whose lives inspire viewers to live the values of democracy , justice, hope, and love. See the film schedule here.
PTSD Awareness Day at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Friday, June 27, 7:30 PM
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund will host a ceremony in honor of PTSD Awareness Day at the Wall on June 27th. Learn more here.
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