Memorial Day 2025 - in and around Arlington VA 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

On this Memorial Day, we take a moment to honor and remember the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for our country. Today not only marks a time for commemoration but also offers an opportunity to gather with family and friends, enjoying the warmth of community, and the beginning of summer. 

Arlington, and the Washington, DC, area are among the most meaningful places to honor our country's fallen heroes on Memorial Day, the last Monday of May. Indeed, they host the nation’s largest Memorial Day salute to the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

Arlington National Cemetery Ceremony

Arlington National Cemetery hosts an annual remembrance ceremony, including music by the U.S. Air Force Band and a wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, for some 5,000 visitors. The U.S. president typically delivers an address at this event, sponsored by the U.S. Army Military District of Washington. Volunteers place a flag by every tombstone, monument and columbarium row in the cemetery.

Arlington Cemetery Memorial Day observances:

https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Visit/Ceremonies/Memorial-Observances

National Memorial Day Concert

Across the Potomac River in DC, witness a star-studded lineup honoring military service and sacrifice at the National Memorial Day Concert at the U.S. Capitol. Taking place on the eve of Memorial Day, it kicks off with the national anthem and ends with “God Bless America.”

Falls Church Memorial Day Parade and Festival

The 43rd Annual Memorial Day Parade and Festival returns. This event is rain or shine so be prepared for the weather. The festival hosts vendor and civic group booths, food, kids' rides and inflatables from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy a day full of fun, food, festivities, and honoring our heroes.

Spraygrounds Open in Arlington!

Spraygrounds & Water Features open for the season on Sat., May 24 and will operate from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. for Memorial Day Weekend. Regular hours will resume on Tues., May 27. Penrose Square is currently closed for repairs.

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My team and I are wishing you and your families and friends a safe and Happy Memorial Day. -Vero