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National Memorial Day ParadeWashington, D.C.
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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.
The 2012 parade will be broadcast live on the Military Channel beginning at 2:00 PM Eastern. Check local cable and satellite lineups for channel details. A live webcast will also be available at www.military.com. 2011 Participating Bands
A-C Central Marching Knights, Ashland, IL
Aberdeen Central High School Marching Band, Aberdeen, SD Atkinson Warrior Marching Band, Carlsbad, CA Bow Falcons Marching Band, Bow, NH Hammonton High School Blue Devil Marching Band, Hammonton, NJ Hartsville High School Red Regime, Hartsville, SC Hoke County High School Mighty Marching Bucks, Fayetteville, NC John F. Kennedy High School Marching Band, Cedar Rapids, IA Kecoughtan High School Warrior Band, Hampton, VA Maplewood Band, Guys Mills, PA Marathon High School Red Raider Band, Mosinee, WI Norwood High School Marching Band, Norwood, OH Plymouth High School Marching Band, Plymouth, IN Ritenour High School Marching Huskies, St. Louis, MO San Clemente High School Triton Marching Alliance, San Clemente, CA St. Catherines Military Academy Marching Knights, Anaheim, CA Stringer High School Marching Band, Stringer, MS The Central Sound of Chattanooga, Harrison, TN Wahoo High School Marching Band, Wahoo, NE Warren G. Harding "Raider" Marching Band, Warren, OH Warren Mott High School Marching Band, Warren, MI Wilmot Marching Guardsmen, Wilmot, WI Related Events
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. Future Dates
Monday, May 28, 2012
Monday, May 27, 2013 Monday, May 26, 2014 (Always held on the last Monday of May) For More Information
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Email: Contact Us Mail: Music Celebrations International 1440 S. Priest Dr. #102 Tempe, AZ 85281 Phone: 800-395-2036 If you're interested in entering your band in the National Memorial Day Parade, please request an application from Music Celebrations at the contact info above. National Memorial Day Parade Highlights Video |