Memorial Day at the World War II Memorial

May 31, 2021 @ 9:00AM — 9:30AM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

A special ceremony paying tribute to the more than 400,000 Americans who lost their lives during WWII.

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Remember the Fallen at the WWII Memorial this Memorial Day!

There are currently no tickets available for this event, but you can still make a donation.

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The Friends of the National World War II Memorial invites you to join us as we pay tribute to the more than 400,000 Americans who lost their lives during WWII during a special Memorial Day Observance at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. on Monday, May 31, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.

The program will be streamed live to Friends' Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/WWIIMemorialFriends).

As part of the commemoration, World War II veterans will lay wreaths at the Freedom Wall in remembrance of their fallen brothers and sisters.

The Military District of Washington will provide military support for the event.

The ceremony is open to the public; but, registration is required. Social distancing practices will also be required, including wearing face masks.

If you are a World War II veteran, or know of one, who would like to participate in the Memorial Day Observance at the WWII Memorial, please email hrotondi@wwiimemorialfriends.org!