National Memorial Day Parade

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The National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C. pays tribute to the pride, sacrifice and service of America's Veterans. Memorial Day, which was originally known as Decoration Day, has a history stretching back to the Civil War and serves as an important reminder of those who died in the service of their country.

The National Memorial Day Parade returned to Washington D.C. in 2004 after a nearly 70-year absence, coinciding with the dedication of the World War II Memorial. This outpouring of appreciation to the veterans of World War II spilled over to veterans of the more recent conflicts as well. The National Memorial Day Parade is now an annual event organized by the American Veterans Center and Music Celebrations International.

The three-hour parade passes alongside the National Mall on Constitution Avenue between 7th and 17th Streets. The event is a magnificent salute to America's Veterans and in honor of those who died in defense of our country — from the American Revolution to Operation Iraqi Freedom. The parade consists of outstanding marching bands from many of the 50 states and veterans units honoring World War I, War World II, The Korean and Vietnam Conflicts, Desert Storm, and the liberation of Grenada, Panama, Iraq and Afghanistan. Large patriotic floats and helium-filled balloons are also part of procession. More than 10,000 participants take part in the parade annually.

212 Regiment Marching Band (MN)
Absegami High School Band (NJ)
Barstow High School Marching Band (CA)
Central Union High School Spartan Band (CA)
East Haven High School Band (CT)
Eastridge High School Band (NY)
Elmwood-Murdock High School Band (NE)
Franklin Area High School Marching Band (PA)
Hallsville High School Marching Band (TX)
Hoxie High School Marching Band (AR)
Lakeland High School Marching Band (VA)
Lansing Everett High School Marching Band (MI)
Marin County Marching Band (CA)
Mercer High School 5M Band (PA)
Monett High School Band (MO)
Pentucket Regional High School Marching Band (MA)
Peters Township High School Marching Band (PA)

A visit to Washington, D.C. gives music groups the opportunity to explore and experience many of the sites that are an important part of American history. Sample itineraries could include:
• Sightseeing tours of the Capitol Hill area, the Supreme Court Building and the Library of Congress.
• A "War Memorial" walking tour of the Lincoln, Korean, World War II, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and Vietnam Memorials.
• Visits to historic Mount Vernon, Old Towne Alexandria, Ford's Theater and the Peterson House (where Lincoln died).
• Attending the National Memorial Day Concert on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, featuring the National Symphony Orchestra broadcast live on PBS.

Monday, May 31, 2010
Monday, May 30, 2011
Monday, May 28, 2012
(Always held on the last Monday of May)

Web: MusicCelebrations.com

Email: Contact Us

Mail: Music Celebrations International
1440 S. Priest Dr. #102
Tempe, AZ 85281

Phone: 800-395-2036