Select a date below for more information.
Events are usually free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
MAY 24 | Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) Survivors Seminar Banquet Dinner
Location: Arlington, VA
Date & Time: May 24, 2025 / 6:10 p.m.
Description: (Invited Guests Only)
MAY 26 | Washington D.C. National Memorial Day Parade
Location: Washington, D.C.
Date & Time: May 26, 2025 / 1:00 p.m.
Description:
Watch the official stream of the parade HERE
MAY 30 | Marine Barracks Washington Friday Evening Parade
Location: Marine Barracks, 8th & I, Washington, D.C.
Date & Time: May 30, 2025 / 8:45 p.m.
Program: Click here for Friday Evening Parade information.
Description: The Friday Evening Parade is a unique tradition that has been held at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., for over 60 years. Beginning at 8:45 p.m. every Friday from May through August, this 75-minute ceremony showcases the pride, professionalism, and esprit de corps of the Marine Corps. Guests experience military excellence with performances by "The President's Own" United States Marine Band, "The Commandant's Own" United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, and the esteemed United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon. Admission is free, but reservations are required and can be made by clicking the Friday Evening Parade link above.
JUNE 6 | Marine Barracks Washington Friday Evening Parade
Location: Marine Barracks, 8th & I, Washington, D.C.
Date & Time: June 6, 2025 / 8:45 p.m.
Program: Click here for Friday Evening Parade information.
Description: The Friday Evening Parade is a unique tradition that has been held at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., for over 60 years. Beginning at 8:45 p.m. every Friday from May through August, this 75-minute ceremony showcases the pride, professionalism, and esprit de corps of the Marine Corps. Guests experience military excellence with performances by "The President's Own" United States Marine Band, "The Commandant's Own" United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, and the esteemed United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon. Admission is free, but reservations are required and can be made by clicking the Friday Evening Parade link above.
JUNE 7 | Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation New Jersey Gala
Location: Atlantic City, NJ
Date & Time: June 7, 2025 / 7:00 p.m.
Description: (Invited Guests Only)
The Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation (MCLEF) is a charity that provides scholarships to children of Marines and federal law enforcement personnel killed on duty or who died under extraordinary circumstance while serving the United States at home or abroad. It is listed as one of "America's best charities" by the Independent Charities of America.
Since its founding in 1995, the MC-LEF has distrubted over $47 million to eligible children in addition to supporting numerous other related programs.
JUNE 10 | Tuesday Sunset Parade
Location: Arlington, VA - U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
Date & Time: June 10, 2025 / 7:00 p.m.
Program: Click here for Tuesday Sunset Parade information.
Description: The Tuesday Sunset Parade begins at 7 p.m. at the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. This 45-minute ceremony features "The Commandant's Own" United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, showcasing Marine Corps precision, discipline, and tradition. Admission is free, and no reservations are required.
JUNE 13 | Marine Barracks Washington Friday Evening Parade
Location: Marine Barracks, 8th & I, Washington, D.C.
Date & Time: June 13, 2025 / 8:45 p.m.
Program: Click here for Friday Evening Parade information.
Description: The Friday Evening Parade is a unique tradition that has been held at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., for over 60 years. Beginning at 8:45 p.m. every Friday from May through August, this 75-minute ceremony showcases the pride, professionalism, and esprit de corps of the Marine Corps. Guests experience military excellence with performances by "The President's Own" United States Marine Band, "The Commandant's Own" United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, and the esteemed United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon. Admission is free, but reservations are required and can be made by clicking the Friday Evening Parade link above.
JUNE 14 | Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation National Capital Area Campaign Celebratory Gala
Location: Washington, D.C.
Date & Time: June 14, 2025 / 6:00 p.m.
Description: (Invited Guests Only)
The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation was established to honor the service and sacrifice of Marines and their families. As the Nation's oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarships to military children, the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation helps cover the cost of attending post-high school, undergraduate, and career and technical education programs.
JUNE 17 | Tuesday Sunset Parade
Location: Arlington, VA - U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
Date & Time: June 17, 2025 / 7:00 p.m.
Program: Click here for Tuesday Sunset Parade information.
Description: The Tuesday Sunset Parade begins at 7 p.m. at the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. This 45-minute ceremony features "The Commandant's Own" United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, showcasing Marine Corps precision, discipline, and tradition. Admission is free, and no reservations are required.
JUNE 20 | Marine Barracks Washington Friday Evening Parade
Location: Marine Barracks, 8th & I, Washington, D.C.
Date & Time: June 20, 2025 / 8:45 p.m.
Program: Click here for Friday Evening Parade information.
Description: The Friday Evening Parade is a unique tradition that has been held at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., for over 60 years. Beginning at 8:45 p.m. every Friday from May through August, this 75-minute ceremony showcases the pride, professionalism, and esprit de corps of the Marine Corps. Guests experience military excellence with performances by "The President's Own" United States Marine Band, "The Commandant's Own" United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, and the esteemed United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon. Admission is free, but reservations are required and can be made by clicking the Friday Evening Parade link above.
JUNE 24 | Tuesday Sunset Parade
Location: Arlington, VA - U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
Date & Time: June 24, 2025 / 7:00 p.m.
Program: Click here for Tuesday Sunset Parade information.
Description: The Tuesday Sunset Parade begins at 7 p.m. at the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. This 45-minute ceremony features "The Commandant's Own" United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, showcasing Marine Corps precision, discipline, and tradition. Admission is free, and no reservations are required.
JUNE 27 | Marine Barracks Washington Friday Evening Parade
Location: Marine Barracks, 8th & I, Washington, D.C.
Date & Time: June 27, 2025 / 8:45 p.m.
Program: Click here for Friday Evening Parade information.
Description: The Friday Evening Parade is a unique tradition that has been held at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., for over 60 years. Beginning at 8:45 p.m. every Friday from May through August, this 75-minute ceremony showcases the pride, professionalism, and esprit de corps of the Marine Corps. Guests experience military excellence with performances by "The President's Own" United States Marine Band, "The Commandant's Own" United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, and the esteemed United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon. Admission is free, but reservations are required and can be made by clicking the Friday Evening Parade link above.
JULY 1 | Tuesday Sunset Parade
Location: Arlington, VA - U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
Date & Time: July 1, 2025 / 7:00 p.m.
Program: Click here for Tuesday Sunset Parade information.
Description: The Tuesday Sunset Parade begins at 7 p.m. at the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. This 45-minute ceremony features "The Commandant's Own" United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, showcasing Marine Corps precision, discipline, and tradition. Admission is free, and no reservations are required.
JULY 11 | Marine Barracks Washington Friday Evening Parade
Location: Arlington, VA - U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
Date & Time: July 11, 2025 / 7:00 p.m.
Program: Click here for Tuesday Sunset Parade information.
Description: The Tuesday Sunset Parade begins at 7 p.m. at the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. This 45-minute ceremony features "The Commandant's Own" United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, showcasing Marine Corps precision, discipline, and tradition. Admission is free, and no reservations are required.
JULY 15 | Tuesday Sunset Parade
Location: Arlington, VA - U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
Date & Time: June 10, 2025 / 7:00 p.m.
Program: Click here for Tuesday Sunset Parade information.
Description: The Tuesday Sunset Parade begins at 7 p.m. at the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. This 45-minute ceremony features "The Commandant's Own" United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, showcasing Marine Corps precision, discipline, and tradition. Admission is free, and no reservations are required.
JULY 18 | Marine Barracks Washington Friday Evening Parade
Location: Marine Barracks, 8th & I, Washington, D.C.
Date & Time: July 18, 2025 / 8:45 p.m.
Program: Click here for Friday Evening Parade information.
Description: The Friday Evening Parade is a unique tradition that has been held at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., for over 60 years. Beginning at 8:45 p.m. every Friday from May through August, this 75-minute ceremony showcases the pride, professionalism, and esprit de corps of the Marine Corps. Guests experience military excellence with performances by "The President's Own" United States Marine Band, "The Commandant's Own" United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, and the esteemed United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon. Admission is free, but reservations are required and can be made by clicking the Friday Evening Parade link above.
JULY 22 | Tuesday Sunset Parade
Location: Arlington, VA - U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
Date & Time: July 22, 2025 / 7:00 p.m.
Program: Click here for Tuesday Sunset Parade information.
Description: The Tuesday Sunset Parade begins at 7 p.m. at the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. This 45-minute ceremony features "The Commandant's Own" United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, showcasing Marine Corps precision, discipline, and tradition. Admission is free, and no reservations are required.
JULY 25 | Marine Barracks Washington Friday Evening Parade
Location: Marine Barracks, 8th & I, Washington, D.C.
Date & Time: July 25, 2025 / 8:45 p.m.
Program: Click here for Friday Evening Parade information.
Description: The Friday Evening Parade is a unique tradition that has been held at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., for over 60 years. Beginning at 8:45 p.m. every Friday from May through August, this 75-minute ceremony showcases the pride, professionalism, and esprit de corps of the Marine Corps. Guests experience military excellence with performances by "The President's Own" United States Marine Band, "The Commandant's Own" United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, and the esteemed United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon. Admission is free, but reservations are required and can be made by clicking the Friday Evening Parade link above.
JULY 29 | Tuesday Sunset Parade
Location: Arlington, VA - U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
Date & Time: July 29, 2025 / 7:00 p.m.
Program: Click here for Tuesday Sunset Parade information.
Description: The Tuesday Sunset Parade begins at 7 p.m. at the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. This 45-minute ceremony features "The Commandant's Own" United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, showcasing Marine Corps precision, discipline, and tradition. Admission is free, and no reservations are required.
AUGUST 1 | Marine Barracks Washington Friday Evening Parade
Location: Marine Barracks, 8th & I, Washington, D.C.
Date & Time: August 1, 2025 / 8:45 p.m.
Program: Click here for Friday Evening Parade information.
Description: The Friday Evening Parade is a unique tradition that has been held at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., for over 60 years. Beginning at 8:45 p.m. every Friday from May through August, this 75-minute ceremony showcases the pride, professionalism, and esprit de corps of the Marine Corps. Guests experience military excellence with performances by "The President's Own" United States Marine Band, "The Commandant's Own" United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, and the esteemed United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon. Admission is free, but reservations are required and can be made by clicking the Friday Evening Parade link above.
AUGUST 5 | Tuesday Sunset Parade
Location: Arlington, VA - U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
Date & Time: August 5, 2025 / 7:00 p.m.
Program: Click here for Tuesday Sunset Parade information.
Description: The Tuesday Sunset Parade begins at 7 p.m. at the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. This 45-minute ceremony features "The Commandant's Own" United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, showcasing Marine Corps precision, discipline, and tradition. Admission is free, and no reservations are required.
AUGUST 8 | Marine Barracks Washington Friday Evening Parade
Location: Marine Barracks, 8th & I, Washington, D.C.
Date & Time: August 8, 2025 / 8:45 p.m.
Program: Click here for Friday Evening Parade information.
Description: The Friday Evening Parade is a unique tradition that has been held at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., for over 60 years. Beginning at 8:45 p.m. every Friday from May through August, this 75-minute ceremony showcases the pride, professionalism, and esprit de corps of the Marine Corps. Guests experience military excellence with performances by "The President's Own" United States Marine Band, "The Commandant's Own" United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, and the esteemed United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon. Admission is free, but reservations are required and can be made by clicking the Friday Evening Parade link above.
AUGUST 15 | Marine Barracks Washington Friday Evening Parade
Location: Marine Barracks, 8th & I, Washington, D.C.
Date & Time: August 15, 2025 / 8:45 p.m.
Program: Click here for Friday Evening Parade information.
Description: The Friday Evening Parade is a unique tradition that has been held at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., for over 60 years. Beginning at 8:45 p.m. every Friday from May through August, this 75-minute ceremony showcases the pride, professionalism, and esprit de corps of the Marine Corps. Guests experience military excellence with performances by "The President's Own" United States Marine Band, "The Commandant's Own" United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, and the esteemed United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon. Admission is free, but reservations are required and can be made by clicking the Friday Evening Parade link above.
AUGUST 22 | Marine Barracks Washington Friday Evening Parade
Location: Marine Barracks, 8th & I, Washington, D.C.
Date & Time: August 22, 2025 / 8:45 p.m.
Program: Click here for Friday Evening Parade information.
Description: The Friday Evening Parade is a unique tradition that has been held at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., for over 60 years. Beginning at 8:45 p.m. every Friday from May through August, this 75-minute ceremony showcases the pride, professionalism, and esprit de corps of the Marine Corps. Guests experience military excellence with performances by "The President's Own" United States Marine Band, "The Commandant's Own" United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, and the esteemed United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon. Admission is free, but reservations are required and can be made by clicking the Friday Evening Parade link above.