Falls Church Memorial Day Parade and Festival

Memorial Day Monday in the Washington, DC, area means many opportunities to honor the day and remember the fallen, including remembrance ceremonies at Arlington Cemetery and various monuments, plus a big parade downtown. Closer to home in Fairfax is the City of Falls Church Memorial Day Parade and Festival celebrated each year.

This year’s event is on Monday, May 30. 2016, and as always, the all-day event leads with a tribute to veterans plus fun activities to enjoy the federal holiday. The day’s activities include:

The Don Beyer Fun Run at 9 am: A stroller-friendly 3K race for all ages (no registration required)
Live music 9:15 am: Popular Irish band 40 Thieves plays on the main stage
Amusements for children 9 am-5 pm: Moon bounces, pony rides, train rides, and more
Historic site tours, 10 am-2 pm: Free docent-led tours of the Victorian-era Cherry Hill Farmhouse
Veterans Ceremony at 11 am: A tribute to those who gave all for our country
City of Falls Church Concert Band at 12:15 pm: Featuring marches, classical music, and other genres
Parade at 2 pm: With music, dancing, and more

Admission to the festival is free; amusements have fees. See the full schedule on the event website, which also has details on road closures and parking.

Falls Church hosts parade and festival for Memorial Day

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