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[Luke_Wilbur]

The National Memorial Day Parade will commence May 29 to pay tribute to American veterans from the American Revolution to Operation Iraqi Freedom and to honor active duty military personnel and all those who have died defending the United States. This year, for the first time, returning troops from Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan will be marching in the parade. The Department of Defense will be bringing approximately 600 recently returned personnel representing the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard and Army National Guard to participate in the event. Guests and family members of the troops will be seated in VIP bleachers next to the reviewing stand.

Notable veterans from WWI through Desert Storm will serve as grand marshals alongside grand marshal Gary Sinise, the Emmy award- winning actor and film director who is often noted for his efforts in raising awareness about the sacrifices made by members of the military and paying homage to their work.

WHAT: National Memorial Day Parade

WHEN: Monday, May 29 from noon to 2 p.m.

WHERE: Approximately a one-mile route. Parade will line up on Madison Ave., N.W., make a left onto Third St., N.W., a left onto Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. for one block as it bears onto Constitution Ave., N.W. The parade will conclude on 15th St. and Constitution Ave., N.W.

The parade will be comprised of bands, active military units, youth groups and hundreds of veterans of World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the battles in Grenada and Somalia and the Gulf War. Patriotic floats and helium-filled parade balloons will also be part of the procession with more than 3,000 participants expecting to take part in the parade. In addition, the parade will have representation from countries such as the United Kingdom, France and Canada.

The parade will step off at noon on Third St., N.W. and then proceed to Constitution Ave., ending at 15th St., N.W. The event is open to the public and all are welcome to attend to show their gratitude, respect and support for the 2.6 million active duty and reservist military personnel stationed around the world and to remember those we have lost.

The National Memorial Day Parade is organized by a coalition of military, veteran and civic groups in association with the World War II Veterans Committee, the White House Commission Remembrance and America Supports You, a Department of Defense program that highlights the support of the American people for members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. For more information on the parade, visit http://www.nationalm...aldayparade.com.

The National Memorial Day Parade is an annual event in Washington, D.C. sponsored by the American Veterans Center in association with America Supports You and the White House Commission on Remembrance and with the support of more than 40 veterans and military organizations.

[Doug_White]

The National Parade in Washington starts Monday, May 31, 2010, at 2 p.m. It will begin on Constitution Avenue at 7th Street and proceed along past the White House ending at 17th Street.

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Edited by Doug_White, 14 May 2010 - 07:30 AM.

[Doug_White]

If you will be in Washington, DC on Memorial Day 2010, you have the unique opportunity to be part of the parade of the year!

It takes hundreds and hundreds of willing hands and feet to make this large parade a success. We are looking for many volunteers to help in the assembly area, along the parade route, and in the parade's dispersal area near the White House.

We are looking for hard-working and focused individuals, and if you have management experience, so much the better! You might sweat, but you will have fun!

Each volunteer will get a special Parade T-shirt and (most importantly) a chance to meet and thank personally those who have served, and sacrificed, to keep our country free.

If you wish more information about volunteering to be part of this parade, please email us to request a volunteer form, or call 703-302-1012 ext. 227.

[EdPalmedo]

For more information visit our Washington DC Memorial Day guide and find out what's happening in our Nation's Capitol during Memorial Day Weekend.

The Washington DC Memorial Day guide is full of history, images, Rolling Thunder announcements, and patriotic poetry to honor our Armed Forces and veterans that have served the United States.

For patriotic gifts and decorations to help celebrate Memorial Day visit Washington DC Gifts and Souvenirs.