Enjoy these Memorial Day Events

The National Memorial Day Parade inWashington, DC is a flag-waving event with patriotic marches and floats.

Date and Time: Monday, May 30, 2011, 2 p.m. The parade will be preceded by musical performances and ceremonies at the reviewing stand at 1 p.m. at theNational Archives, at the corner of 7th St. and Constitution Avenue.  Parade Route: The National Memorial Day Parade begins at at the corner of Constitution Avenue and 7th Streets, NW and proceeds along Constitution Avenue, past the White House, ending at 17th Street.  

Fort Ward Park, Alexandria, Virginia
Monday, May 30, 2011, 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 30, 2011, 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.  Viva Vienna

May 28-30, 2011. Vienna, Virginia celebrates with a community festival including food, crafts, music, carnival rides and a Memorial Day tribute.
Wolf Trap Farm Park

Sunday, May 29, 2011, 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 openat 6:30 p.m. Arrive early because the park closes once capacity is reached.