Sunset Parade & Ranger Program at the US Marine Corps War Memorial

Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial

Special Event
  • Every week on Tuesday at 6:00 PM from June 09, 2026 to August 11, 2026
  • Free

Sunset Parade at the US Marine Corps War Memorial                     

Dates: June 9, 16, 23, 30; July 14, 21, 28; August 4, 11   *NOT JULY 7

Location: US Marine Corps War Memorial 

Time: Ranger Program 6:00pm, Military Parade 7:00pm 

Admission is free, and no reservations are required. At 6:00pm, the National Park Service will give ranger talks on the history of the memorial and distribute new Junior Ranger books and badges depicting the memorial.  The military parade will then begin at 7:00pm.

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. 

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Schedule

Days:

Every week on Tuesday

Dates:

June 09, 2026 to August 11, 2026

Time:

6:00 PM

Duration:

2 hours

6:00 PM- Ranger Program 7:00 PM- Military Sunset Parade

Contact Information

Scott Hill

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Event Type

  • Campfire/Evening Program
  • Children’s Program
  • Exhibition/Show
  • Other
  • Partner Program
  • Performance
  • Talk
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