Memorial Day Weekend 2011 Events Guide

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WASHINGTON, DC EVENTS
National Memorial Day Concert
Sunday, May 29, 2011, 8 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m.
PBS sponsors a FREE concert on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. The concert features actors Joe
Mantegna and Gary Sinise, and other guest artists along with the National Symphony Orchestra.
http://www.pbs.org/memorialdayconcert/concert/

National Memorial Day Parade

Monday, May 30, 2011, beginning at 2 p.m.
The parade of Marching Bands and Veterans units from all 50 states steps off at the corner of
Constitution Avenue and 7th Street, NW and proceeds along Constitution Avenue, past the White
House, ending at 17th Street. The National Memorial Day Parade is sponsored by the World War II
Veterans Committee and includes patriotic floats and helium-filled balloons.
http://www.nationalmemorialdayparade.com/

Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Rally

Sunday, May 29, 2011.
Departure from the Pentagon at 12 p.m. Speaker Program and Musical Tribute 1:30 p.m. at the
Reflecting Pool across from The Lincoln Memorial. Thousands of motorcycles ride through Washington
in an annual demonstration seeking to improve veteran benefits and resolve POW/MIA issues.
http://rollingthundermotorcyclerally.com/

Arlington National Cemetery

**Date to Be Announced, 4 p.m.
Flags-In. Soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) will be joined by service members
from the U.S. Marine Corps Ceremonial and Guard Company, U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard, U.S. Air Force
Honor Guard and the U.S. Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard in placing more than 250,000 grave
decorating flags at Arlington National Cemetery. The flags will remain through Memorial Day.
Monday, May 30, 2011, 11 a.m. A wreath-laying ceremony and concert will be held at the Tomb of the
Unknown Soldier in honor of Memorial Day.
http://www.navymemorial.org/events/tabid/69/vw/3/itemid/9/d/20110528/Memorial-Day-Weekend-
at-the-Memorial.aspx

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Monday, May 30, 2011, 1 p.m.
This year's annual Memorial Day ceremony includes Presentation of the Colors, remarks by a special
guest and wreath-laying service.
http://dc.about.com/od/monuments/p/VietnamMemorial.htm

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Navy Memorial
Saturday, May 28, 2011, 11 a.m.
Rolling Thunder visits the Navy Memorial and holds a wreath-laying ceremony featuring special guests
and live performances.
Monday, May 30, 2011, 10 a.m. Fleet Reserve Association Wreath laying, 12 p.m. U.S. Navy Band
Concert, 1 p.m. Naval District Washington Wreath laying.
http://dc.about.com/od/monuments/a/NavyMemorial.htm

World War II Memorial

Monday, May 30, 2011, 9 a.m.
The National Park Service and the Friends of the National World War II Memorial will sponsor a wreath-
laying ceremony in honor of our veterans. Guest speakers will give remarks. The theme for the
commemoration is "Honoring our Fallen Warriors." Many surviving WWII veterans will be in attendance.
http://dc.about.com/cs/museums/a/WorldWarII.htm

Air Force Memorial

Monday, May 30, 2011, 9 a.m.
Wreath laying ceremony is open to the public.
http://dc.about.com/od/monuments/a/AirForceMemoria.htm

Stars and Stripes and Spokes

Friday May 27- Sunday May 30, 2011.
Located at RFK Stadium Festival Grounds, Washington, DC
http://stars-stripes-spokes.com

VIRGINIA EVENTS
Sunset Celebration at Mount Vernon
Friday-Sunday, May 27-29, 2011, 6-9 p.m.
New family-friendly event! Enjoy evening tours of the Mansion, 18th-century music, dancing, games,
and wagon rides. Stroll the lantern-lit grounds and visit with Lady Washington and her granddaughter
Nelly. Admission: Adults, $18; children 6-11, $12; and children under 5 are admitted free.
http://visitalexandriava.com/calendar-of-events/index.cfm?show=eventDetail&eventID=2772&rtnURl

Wolf Trap Farm Park

Sunday, May 29, 2011, 8 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 open at
6:30 p.m. Arrive early because the park closes once capacity is reached.
http://wolftrap.org/Home/Find_Performances_and_Events/Performance/11Filene/0529show11.aspx

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Viva! Vienna!
Saturday- Monday, May 28-30, 2011.
Vienna, Virginia celebrates with a community festival including food, crafts, music, carnival rides and a
Memorial Day tribute.
http://www.vivaviennava.org/

Memorial Jazz Day Festival – Fort Ward Park

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.
http://visitalexandriava.com/calendar-of-events/index.cfm?show=eventDetail&eventID=2896&rtnURl=

Falls Church Memorial Day Parade

Monday May 30, 2011, 9 a.m.- 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.
http://www.fallschurchva.gov/Content/Government/Departments/CommunityServices/RecsParks/2011
Events/2011MemorialDay.aspx

Delaplane Strawberry Festival

Saturday May 28- Sunday May, 29, 2011, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park, Delaplane, VA.
The annual festival includes live entertainment, children's games, pony rides, hayrides, a petting zoo, a
5K fun run, a raptor exhibit, antique cars, food, crafts and strawberries.
http://www.delaplanestrawberryfestival.com

MARYLAND EVENTS
Monday, May 30 , 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fort McHenry celebrates with a day-long program of Memorial Day observances that include wreath-
layings, a flag demonstration involving veterans (noon); observance of the National Moment of Silence
(3:00 p.m. in the Star Fort); historic Memorial Day speeches and special programs about the history of
Memorial Day. http://www.nps.gov/fomc/index.htm

Brew at the Zoo and Wine Too

Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29, 1-7 p.m.
Sample many of the area's finest craft beers and wines with great music at the Maryland Zoo's biggest
fundraiser of the year. Tickets ($45 for non-members, $30 for members) include unlimited beer and
wine tastings, a commemorative tasting glass, three live bands per day, and access to food, snack,
artisan, and commercial vendors.
http://www.marylandzoo.org/2011/01/brew-at-the-zoo-and-wine-too-2

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Zep Fest 2011 - National Harbor
May 27-29, 2011.
National Harbor, Maryland. The three day Zeppelin themed concert will feature 50 bands on 5 stages
with DJs, speakers and a huge collection of Led Zeppelin memorabilia. www.zepfest2011.com

Chestertown Tea Party Festival

May 27-29, 2011.
The historic river-front town on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay (about an hour and half from
DC) kicks off each summer with a weekend of fun for the whole family including a tea toss reenactment,
colonial parade, cocktail party, raft race, street performances, colonial crafts, strolling musicians, local
fare, 5k & 10 mile run and more. www.chestertownteaparty.com

NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championships @ M&T Bank Stadium

College lacrosse’s best teams battle it out! With practices open to the public (on May 27), pep rallies,
youth clinics and a fan zone, there's much more to do than just watch the games. But the games should
be thrilling. The semifinals begin May 28 at 4 p.m. On May 29 Divisions II and III play their title games,
and the Division I champ will be decided on May 30, with face-off scheduled for 3:30. Contact your
concierge for tickets!
http://www.ncaa.com/championships/lacrosse-men/d1

The Sowebo Arts and Music Festival

May 29, 12-8 p.m.
This year’s 26th annual festival will be held surrounding historic Hollins Market which combines food,
drink, music, and art, making for a fantastic day for festival goers of all ages
www.soweboarts.org/festival.html

BEACH EVENTS
Spring Arts & Crafts Show
Saturday, May 28, 10am - 5pm and Sunday, May 29, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Located at the Convention Center on 40th St. Free admission. Ocean City’s only Memorial Day weekend
craft show featuring vendors displaying garden accessories, jewelry, candles, florals, wood crafts &
homemade items. Home grown plants for sale for your yard or patio. For more information,
contact Janice Cropper at 410-213-0735 or cropperjl@aol.com.
http://ococean.com/events

Children's Beach House Golf Classic

Thursday, May 26
Located at the peninsula on the Indian River Bay. Event starts at 11:30a.m.followed by poolside BBQ
buffet at 5:00pm. Golfers $175, non-golfers attending buffet only-$50. Proceeds go to Children's Beach
House. To register or for info, please call: 302-645-9184
www.cbhinc.org

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Let's Talk About Wine
Thursday, May 26, 6:30-8 p.m.
Located at The Cordrey Center, 30366 Cordrey Road, Millsboro. Four course meal prepared by local
chef, Matt Haley, paired with four wines by Banks Wine & Spirits. Reservations must be made. Call
302-692-9080 to reserve your seat. (fee)

Horseshoe Crab Festival

Saturday, May 28
Milton and Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge east of Milton on Delaware Bay. In town-craft and food
vendors, a nature tent and an art tent. At the Refuge-hayrides, guided canoe trips, plant walks, seining,
horseshoe crab and shorebird watch and a group bluebird box build. 9am-4pm at the Refuge, 10am-4pm
in town. All free. A shuttle will run between town and the Refuge. For more information email
chamber@historicmilton.com or call 684-1101.
www.historicmilton.com

Delaware Fine Art and Fine Craft Exhibition

Saturday, May 28, 10a.m.-4p.m.
Sixth annual show by members of Delaware by Hand, on the grounds of the Zwaanendael Museum.
Featuring arts and demos by artists who live in DE. Free.
www.delawarebyhand.org

Ocean City Blue Fish Tournament

May 28 - 29, 2011
2nd Annual Memorial Day Bluefish Tournament. Located at the Ocean City Marlin Club/
http://www.restlesslady.com/ocean-city-maryland-fishing-tournaments.php

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