2026 National Memorial Day Parade

May 25, 2026

10:00 am

Constitution Avenue, between 7th Street to 17th Street NW

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2026 National Memorial Day Parade: Honoring Heroes with a Century of American Military History

On May 25, the nation’s capital comes alive with a spirit of honor and national pride as more than 300,000 attendees gather along Constitution Avenue to remember our Nation’s fallen. From all 50 states, 5,000 participants march in the parade, including dozens of high school bands, re-enactors, celebrities, and, of course, the families of our fallen heroes.

Come watch the parade and join the nation in remembrance of those who gave their lives in service to our country.

Details

Cost: FREE
Location: Constitution Avenue, between 7th Street to 17th Street NW
Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Station (Green/Yellow lines) or Federal Triangle Station (Blue/Orange/Silver lines)

For more information about the parade, please visit HERE.

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