Thursday, October 27, 2011

PAST: CEREMONY: Memorial Day Wreath Laying at the Tomb of the Unkowns followed by an Observance Program at Arlington National Cemetery on MON, May 28th, Early arrival recommended, U.S. Army Band Prelude 10:30am, Wreath Laying at 11:00am, Free

Memorial Day Wreath Laying at the Tomb of the Unkowns 
at Arlington National Cemetery
Monday, May 28th
U.S. Army Band prelude in the amphitheater
10:30am, Wreath Laying at 11:00am
Note: early arrival is recommended
Free

"The U.S. Army Military District of Washington will conduct a Presidential Armed Forces Full Honor Wreath-Laying Ceremony at 11am at the Tomb of the Unknowns, to be followed by an observance program hosted by the Department of Defense in Arlington’s Memorial Amphitheater. A prelude by the U.S. Army Band will begin in the amphitheater at 10:30am. Both the wreath-laying and the program are free and open to the public, however space is limited to standing room only for the wreath-laying ceremony and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis in the amphitheater. Attendees are encouraged to be at the Tomb of the Unknowns or seated in the amphitheater by 9:30am."

Arlington National Cemetery
Metro: Arlington National Cemetery, Please leave extra time to get there as you'll need to take a free shuttle to Memorial Amphitheater, free shuttle runs from the visitor's center from 8:00am - 1:00pm, as walking to the amphitheater is prohibited.
Note: Free parking is available for vehicles in the Arlington National Cemetery Visitor’s Center parking lot from 8:00am - 1:00pm

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