Photo: Quantico National Cemetery

Memorial Day Weekend is Saturday, May 25, through Monday, May 27, 2019. For some, this marks the official start of summer, for others it's a time to get out and enjoy the long weekend with friends and family. No matter how you chose to celebrate, remember that the holiday is a time to remember those who have fallen while serving our armed forces allowing us to enjoy our freedom each and every day.

 

Memorial Day - Band of Brothers Ride - National Marine Corps Museum

Photo: Band of Brothers - Marine Thunder Ride

 

Here is our list of events and exhibits you may want to attend in Prince William, VA & Washington D.C.

 

Prince William Memorial Day Weekend Sites & Events:

 

  • Band of Brothers - Marine Thunder Ride - The Band of Brothers USMC Motorcycle Riding Club will kick off their ride to Rolling Thunder in Washington, DC from the National Museum of the Marine Corps at 6 AM.

  • National Museum of the Marine Corps - Adjacent to Marine Corps Base Quantico, visitors can immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of U.S. Marine history.

  • Quantico National Cemetery - Located adjacent to Marine Corps Base Quantico, this national cemetery is the final resting place for many military veterans. This cemetery also includes nine memorials dedicated to war heroes along its Memorial Pathway.

  • Memorial Day Quantico Fireworks Party - Observe Memorial Day in a scenic park along the Potomac River with the U.S. Marine Corps. The energetic party rock band The Stormin' Norman Band will be performing. Fireworks display will be at 9 pm.

Prince William, VA

For those of you planning to visit our nation's capital over Memorial Day Weekend. We are conveniently located a short distance from Washington D.C. 

 

Rolling Thunder motorcycle ride over Memorial Day Weekend

Washington, DC Sites & Events:

 

  • Rolling Thunder XXXII - The FINAL Rolling Thunder XXXII "Ride for Freedom". Motorcyclists from all over the U.S. ride to honor POWs and MIAs who served their country during the Vietnam War. The motorcycle rally begins Sunday, May 26 at 9 a.m. The ride begins at the Pentagon and winds through West Potomac Park, only 25 miles from Woodbridge (I-95) and 28 miles from Manassas (I-66).

  • National Memorial Day Concert - This free concert honoring the sacrifices made by those in uniform is held on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. The concert is scheduled for Sunday, May 26 at 8 p.m.

  • National Memorial Day Parade - The parade is held along Constitution Avenue in Washington DC. The parade is scheduled for Monday, May 27 at 2 p.m. Arrive early for prime viewing.

  • Arlington National Cemetery - Arlington National Cemetery is the country's largest military cemetery. The cemetery also contains several historic sites for visitors to explore including the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, President John F. Kennedy's gravesite and Arlington House, the former home of Robert E. Lee.

Affordable Accommodations

 

Take advantage of our proximity to Washington DC and our affordable hotels. 

  • Visitors staying in Prince William, VA can easily access Washington DC via I-95, I-66, Virginia Railway Express (VRE) or metro. Travelers using the VRE can take either the Manassas Line or the Fredericksburg Line. Both lines end at Union Station in Washington DC. 

  • Visitors staying in Prince William, VA have numerous options for accommodations and amenities along both I-95 and I-66. Book early to ensure availability over the busy holiday weekend.