Washington, DC · May 31, 2027
National Memorial Day Parade
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National Memorial Day Parade
When is National Memorial Day Parade 2027?
National Memorial Day Parade 2027 runs on Monday, May 31, 2027.
2027Monday, May 31, 2027Confirmed
How the dates are set: Held on Memorial Day, the last Monday in May.
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National Memorial Day Parade schedule
- Monday, May 31, 2027: Opening ceremonies and performances start at 1:00 PM EDT, and the parade begins at 2:00 PM EDT.
- Route: The parade runs along Constitution Avenue from 7th Street to 17th Street NW, from the National Archives to just past the White House.
- 2026: In 2026, musical performances began at 9 a.m. in front of the National Archives and the parade kicked off down Constitution Avenue at 10 a.m.
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Getting to National Memorial Day Parade
- In 2017, the parade started at 7th Street and Constitution Avenue NW, went west on Constitution Avenue to Virginia Avenue NW, and dispersed on Virginia Avenue NW and 19th Street NW.
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History of National Memorial Day Parade
In 2025 the parade was led by recipients of the Medal of Honor and joined by surviving World War II veterans, marking the 80th anniversary of the war's end. In 2026 it was billed as the Freedom 250 National Memorial Day Parade, a living timeline of American history.
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National Memorial Day Parade: questions people ask
When is the 2027 National Memorial Day Parade?
It is on Monday, May 31, 2027, at 2:00 PM EDT. Opening ceremonies and performances start at 1:00 PM.
Where is the National Memorial Day Parade?
It is held along Constitution Avenue in Washington, DC, from 7th Street to 17th Street NW, running from the National Archives to just past the White House.
Can I watch the National Memorial Day Parade online?
Yes. The American Veterans Center streams it live on its YouTube channel, and a television special airs on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox stations.
Who hosts the National Memorial Day Parade?
The American Veterans Center hosts it. The 2027 parade is presented by Boeing.
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About National Memorial Day Parade
Veterans, bands and re-enactors march down Constitution Avenue on Memorial Day, in view of the National Archives and the White House area.
The American Veterans Center hosts a parade along Constitution Avenue that honors people who served and the families of those who died. Opening performances start about an hour before the parade steps off. It is also streamed and broadcast, but the street is where the crowd is. Expect a long, mostly outdoor afternoon, so plan for heat and an early spot along the route.
Know before you go
- The parade runs on Constitution Avenue from 7th Street to 17th Street NW.
- Memorial Day is the last Monday in May, so the date shifts each year.
- Reagan National (DCA) is the closest airport, and the Metro runs from the airport into downtown in about 20 minutes.
Planning the trip
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