Memorial Day Parade in Washington DC Pays Fitting Tribute to Fallen Soldiers

Memorial Day is a time where people have honored soldiers who died in the service since the Civil War. This year, what better place to pay tribute than Washington DC? On May 31st, Washington DC will be holding a parade that starts at 2 pm to give a salute to the veterans of war.  There will be talented marching bands, magnificent floats, and much more. In addition to the parade, there will also be a Memorial Day Concert on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. 

With so much patriotism in the air, who could resist visiting several of the landmarks and historic sights in Washington DC? Take the Gettysburg Tour and see where the Gettysburg Address was given by Abraham Lincoln along with several other stops where you will see an entire history of the Battle of Gettysburg. 

For a more physically active approach to seeing the history of Washington DC take the Bike and Roll Bicycle Rental which allows you to bike past things like The Reflecting Pool and the White House. It’s a great way to avoid expensive taxi rides and be active in your role of deciding where to go and how long to stay at the different historical hotspots. Or take the Bike the Sites Guided Bike Tour of Washington DC which has the benefit of a guide who can answer questions and tell you the fun facts about Washington DC.