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May 26, 2022

16 Virtual And IRL Things To Do Around D.C. Over Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day parades and kickball, FUTURES Field Day with Smithsonian, and early Pride celebrations are among the options this Memorial Day Weekend.

May 04, 2022

The National Memorial Day Parade Returns To D.C. May 30

The self-described “moving timeline of American history” took a hiatus during the pandemic.

May 18, 2021

D.C. Veterans’ Group Announces Annual Motorcade Route To Raise Awareness Of Suicide Prevention

This is the 33rd consecutive year there will be a veterans’ motorcycle demonstration ride in the nation’s capital.

Sep 08, 2020

Arlington National Cemetery Will Reopen To Public Following Months Of Pandemic Closure

Arlington National Cemetery says visitors can come for four hours a day starting Wednesday. The site has been closed to most visitors since March due to the pandemic.

May 26, 2020

This Virginia Resident Paid Respects To 60 Veterans For Loved Ones Who Couldn’t Visit Arlington National Cemetery

After posting an offer on Twitter, Emily Domenech spent Memorial Day honoring the loved ones of those who contacted her.

May 25, 2020

A Quiet Memorial Day At Arlington National Cemetery

The national cemetery usually hosts thousands for its annual Memorial Day remembrance. This year, ceremonies were closed to the public.

May 22, 2020

Virginia’s Campgrounds Are Reopening, And Officials Expect Them To Be Busy On Memorial Day Weekend

Some new safety precautions will be in place.

May 21, 2020

D.C.’s Usual Memorial Day Events Are Going Online This Year

The unofficial start to summer will look a little different this year.

May 23, 2019

Watch For These Road Closures On Monday During The Memorial Day Parade

The annual parade is expected to bring thousands of visitors to the region for its fifteenth year.

May 23, 2017

AAA: D.C. Region Might See The Highest Number Of Memorial Day Travelers In 12 Years

About one million people are expected to flee the region between Thursday and Monday.

 
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