As you may know, the day of the fallen or Memorial Day in Washington DC, is a ceremony that pays tribute to the heroes of America, it is an important time to remember the courageous men and women who served with delivery to their country, it is also the informal celebrationof the beginning of the time of summer and all the activities that accompany it. Obviously, Washington D.C. It is one of the ideal places to do both in parallel, you can both pay tribute to the heroes of the country and enjoy the fun prior to summer during a fabulous and entertaining weekend, in addition to knowing the most fabulous tourist places in Washington.
Therefore, here is a list of the best things to do on the weekend of the day of the fallen, which includes a wide variety of places to visit in Washington.
Do not miss the biggest parade of the Memorial Day in Washington DC
This famous National Parade of the Fallen Day has an extraordinary logistics, you can find music bands, groups of young people, comparsas, artists and, of course, the veterans cannot be missing, throughout the Constitution avenue. This event is too important and televised throughout the United States. It seeks to honor who with so much effort and dedication served and serve in the US army. This year’s parade will take place on Monday, May 27 at 2 p.m.
Enjoy the best tribute in the Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally of DC
Rolling Thunder’s motorcycling rally gathers motorcyclists from all over the country. It is an event that brings together more than 900,000 motorized, with a route that starts from the Pentagon and travels the West Potomac Park. The last motorcycle rally of Rolling Thunder can be enjoyed on Sunday, May 26.
National Day Concert of the Fallen
The national day concert of the fallen, commemorates the sacrifice made by men and women in uniform, as well as their families.The annual concert is free admission and will take place in the West Law of the American Capitol. On Sunday, May 26 at 8 p.m. The actors Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna will be the hosts of Leste famous event in addition to having the presence of several world -class artists.
Commemoration in the National Mall’s memorials.
The National Mall is the place where you can honor American military and women. You can start visiting the magnificent national monument of World War II and its famous effervescent source. Then make an eloquent act in the monument to the veterans of Vietnam and in the monument to the women of Vietnam; You can admire the steel faces of the 19 military in the monument to the veterans of the Korean War. And a visit to the monument to American veterans with disabilities for life is a solemn and powerful reminder of the human cost that war has taken, in addition this is an excellent option to know the tourist places in Washington that no tourist wants to get lost.
Memorial Day in Washington DC: Look at the flag entrance
The National Cemetery of Arlington is the largest military cemetery in the country, with thousands of veteran remains and members of their immediate family who rest there. On the day of the fallen (May 27), it is a ritual that the military and women place US flags in more than 250,000 tombs, and the Rosas Foundation of the Memorial Day offers free roses to visitors who come to pay tribute. Without a doubt this is another of the places to visit in Washington, and that you will surely not regret it.
Delight with the inspiring sound of the National Choral Festival of Memorial Day.
It takes place on Sunday, May 26 at the Kennedy Center, the National Coral Festival, is an overwhelming experience, being there at this concert will leave you speechless, since it has a 300 voices choir making a perfect harmoníThe US Air Force Orchestra.
Enjoy a jazz night in the garden
Jazz in the Garden is a batch of free access concerts on Friday night in the garden of sculptures of the National Art Gallery. This event presents a live jazz music proposal played by the best artists in the capital.
The Pavilion Café, is the place where it is carried out and also offers a special menu only for these jazz concerts, visitors can buy food and drinks in the cafeteria and their carts located around the garden.
