Ranger looks up at the steel Carillon from a distance.

National Park Service Birthday Celebration!

George Washington Memorial Parkway

Special Event
  • Aug 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
  • Free

Join the Parkway in celebrating the National Park Service's Birthday with a special concert at the Netherlands Carillon. Guest carillonneurs will play a variety of music on the carillon's 53 bells, and end with "Happy Birthday". 

We recommend bringing chairs or blankets to enjoy the performance from the lawns surrounding the Carillon. As an outdoor event held during summer evenings, guests are encouraged to plan accordingly for. 

Free parking at the memorial is extremely limited. Several paid parking options are available within walking distance of the Carillon on a first-come, first-served basis. It is recommended that guests use a form of public transportation. The D.C. Metro system, National Mall Circulator Loop bus, and various micromobility services (bicycles, scooters) offer convenient ways to reach the Carillon.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Parking is located at the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, which is a short walking distance to the Carillon.

Latitude and Longitude 38.888185, -77.069499

Schedule

Date:

Aug 25, 2025

Time:

6:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour and 30 minutes

Event Type

  • Campfire/Evening Program
  • Performance
Tags: concert, birthday party, birthday, carillon