WASHINGTON, DC EVENTS
National Memorial Day Concert
Sunday, May 27, 2012, 8 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m.
PBS sponsors a FREE concert on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. The concert features actors Joe Mantegna and Gary
Sinise, and other guest artists along with the National Symphony Orchestra.
National Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 28, 2012, beginning at 2 p.m.
The parade of Marching Bands and Veterans units from all 50 states steps off at the corner of Constitution Avenue and
7th Street, NW and proceeds along Constitution Avenue, past the White House, ending at 17th Street. The National
Memorial Day Parade is sponsored by the World War II Veterans Committee and includes patriotic floats and heliumfilled
balloons.
Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Rally
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Departure from the Pentagon at 12 p.m. Speaker Program and Musical Tribute 1:30 p.m. at the Reflecting Pool across
from The Lincoln Memorial. Thousands of motorcycles ride through Washington in an annual demonstration seeking to
improve veteran benefits and resolve POW/MIA issues.
Arlington National Cemetery
Monday, May 28, 2012, beginning at 11a.m.
“Flags In.” Soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) will be joined by service members from the U.S.
Marine Corps Ceremonial and Guard Company, U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard and the U.S.
Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard in placing more than 250,000 grave decorating flags at Arlington National
Cemetery. A wreath-laying ceremony and concert will be held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in honor of Memorial
Day.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Monday, May 28, 2012, 1 p.m.
This year’s annual Memorial Day ceremony includes Presentation of the Colors, remarks by a special guest and wreath laying
service.
Navy Memorial
Saturday, May 26, 2012, 11 a.m.
Rolling Thunder visits the Navy Memorial and holds a wreath-laying ceremony featuring special guests and live
performances.
Monday, May 28, 2012, 10 a.m. Fleet Reserve Association Wreath laying, 12 p.m. U.S. Navy Band Concert, 1 p.m. Naval
District Washington Wreath laying.
World War II Memorial
Monday, May 28, 2012, 9 a.m.
The National Park Service and the Friends of the National World War II Memorial will sponsor a wreath-laying ceremony
in honor of our veterans. Guest speakers will give remarks. The theme for the commemoration is “Honoring our Fallen
Warriors.” Many surviving WWII veterans will be in attendance.
Air Force Memorial
Monday, May 28, 2012, 9 a.m.
Wreath laying ceremony is open to the public.
Stars and Stripes and Spokes
Friday May 27- Sunday May 30, 2012
Located at RFK Stadium Festival Grounds, Washington, DC
VIRGINIA EVENTS
Viva Vienna
May 26-28, 2012.
Vienna, Virginia celebrates with a community festival including food, crafts, music, carnival rides and a Memorial Day
tribute.
Wolf Trap National Park
Sunday, May 27, 2012, 8:00 p.m.
Summer Blast Off! “The President’s Own”. The park for performing arts kicks off the summer season with a free
performance by the U.S. Marine Band followed by fireworks. The Filene Center gates open at 6:30 p.m. Arrive early
because the park closes once capacity is reached.
Sunset Celebration at Mount Vernon
May 25-27, 2012, 6-9 p.m.
New family-friendly event! Enjoy evening tours of the Mansion, 18th-century music, dancing, games, and wagon rides.
Stroll the lantern-lit grounds and visit with Lady Washington and her granddaughter Nelly. Admission: Adults, $18;
children 6-11, $12; and children under 5 are admitted free.
Memorial Jazz Day Festival – Fort Ward Park
Monday, May 28, 2012, 1-7 p.m.
The annual Memorial Day Jazz Festival features big band, swing, and contemporary jazz music. Picnics are allowed and
food and beverages will also be for sale. In case of inclement weather, the festival will be relocated to the Lee Center’s
Kauffman Auditorium, 1108 Jefferson St. Admission is free.
Falls Church Memorial Day Parade
Monday May 28, 2012, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The City of Falls Church, Virginia celebrates Memorial Day with a festival featuring pony rides, arts and crafts booths, live
entertainment, food and a community parade.
Delaplane Strawberry Festival
May 26-27, 2012, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park, Delaplane, VA.
The annual festival includes live entertainment, children’s games, pony rides, hayrides, a petting zoo, a 5K fun run, a
raptor exhibit, antique cars, food, crafts and strawberries.
MARYLAND EVENTS
Hometown Holidays
May 26-28, 2012.
The city of Rockville’s Memorial Day event is a three-day street festival with live music, children’s entertainment, a Memorial day ceremony and parade and more.
Chestertown Tea Party Festival
May 25-27, 2012.
The historic river-front town on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay (about an hour and half from DC) kicks off
each summer with a weekend of fun for the whole family including a tea toss reenactment, colonial parade, cocktail
party, raft race, street performances, colonial crafts, strolling musicians, local fare, 5k & 10 mile run and more.
Fort McHenry
All Weekend, May 26-28, 2012
An exciting weekend at Fort McHenry with living history, special flag programs, a Junior Ranger sheet about the meaning
of Memorial Day, Ranger talks on the origin of the holiday and music performances.
Brew at the Zoo and Wine Too
Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27, 2012, 1 to 7 p.m.
Sample many of the area’s finest craft beers with great music at the Maryland Zoo’s biggest fundraiser of the year.
Tickets include unlimited beer tastings, a commemorative tasting glass, three live bands per day, and access to food,
snack, artisan, and commercial vendors.
http://www.marylandzoo.org/2012/02/brew-at-the-zoo/
The Sowebo Arts and Music Festival
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Held surrounding historic Hollins Market, combines food, drink, music, and art, making for a fantastic day for festival
goers of all ages. From noon to 9 p.m.
http://www.soweboarts.org/festival.html
BEACH EVENTS – Ocean City, MD
Spring Arts & Crafts Show
Saturday, May 26, 2012, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 27, 2012, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Located at the Convention Center on 40th St. Free admission. Ocean City’s only Memorial Day weekend craft show
featuring vendors displaying garden accessories, jewelry, candles, florals, wood crafts & homemade items. Home grown
plants for sale for your yard or patio. For more information, contact Janice Cropper at 410-213-0735
or cropperjl@aol.com.
Beach Lights Spectacular
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Come see the exciting new show lighting up Ocean City featuring lasers, lights and special effects displayed on a giant 5
story beach ball, choreographed to action packed music! North Division Street and the Beach every Sunday from May
27th to September 2, 2012. Shows are free for the entire family. Each show is approximately 8 minutes in length
beginning at 9:30 p.m., 10:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
BEACH EVENTS – Delaware Beaches
Horseshoe Crab Festival
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Milton and Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge east of Milton on Delaware Bay. This festival celebrates horseshoe crabs
and migrating shorebirds, long considered by many to be a natural wonder of Delaware Bay. A shuttle will run between
town and the Refuge. For more information email: chamber@historicmilton.com or call 302-684-1101.
Delaware Fine Art and Fine Craft Exhibition
Saturday, May 26, 2012 10a.m.-4p.m.
Delaware By Hands Artists and Artisans will host the 3rd Annual Outdoor Show in Lewes at the Zwaanendael Park. A
wide array of unique and original artworks by fifty artist members will be for sale.
