Memorial Day in The Little City: Falls Church Festival

Memorial Day 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. On Monday, May 29, 2017, that also means the return of the annual Falls Church Memorial Day Parade and Festival celebrated each year. The City of Falls Church hosts this all-day event with special activities:

Along with a tribute to the fallen, the event on this federal holiday includes family-friendly festivities, historic tours, music, and a parade:

The Don Beyer Volvo Fun Run at 9 am: A stroller-friendly 3K race (no registration required)
Live music 9 am to 2 pm: 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
Ceremony at 11 am: Memorial Day 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.

Memorial Day in The Little City: Falls Church festival

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