Honoring the Fallen: DC’s Memorial Day Parade Kicks Off 'America 250' Celebrations

Memorial Day parade in Washington marks America's 250th birthday

Share This StoryWASHINGTON—Thousands gathered along Constitution Avenue on May 25 for the National Memorial Day parade, where veterans, military personnel, 9/11 survivors, and first responders marched together to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Despite the rain, people from across the country came together to watch the nation’s largest Memorial Day event and pay tribute to the roughly 1.3 million military service members who fought …

Pride for veterans, America’s 250th felt from crowd during D.C. Memorial Day parade

Thousands flocked to the nation's capital Monday for the Memorial Day parade, with attendees gathering for the first of many official 250th anniversary celebrations taking place this summer.

Despite rain, National Memorial Day Parade marches on in Washington

Despite stormy weather, the National Memorial Day parade took place in Washington on Monday, May 25, 2026.

Memorial Day parade in Washington marks America’s 250th birthday

By Emel Akan Contributing Writer  WASHINGTON — Thousands gathered along Constitution Avenue on Monday for the Memorial Day parade, where veterans, military personnel, 9/11 survivors, and first responders marched together to honor those who made […]

Memorial Day celebrations in Washington honor 250 years of sacrifice

Thousands gathered in the nation’s capital to perform in and watch a parade that featured a “moving timeline of American history.”

Honoring the Fallen: DC’s Memorial Day Parade Kicks Off 'America 250' Celebrations

Despite the rainy weather, this year's Memorial Day parade brought out the crowds to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.