Monday 30 May 2011

Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery



 The annual National Memorial Day Observance to honor America’s fallen military service members is destined for Monday, May 30 at Arlington National Cemetery.

The U.S. swarm Military parish of Washington consign move an Armed Forces crowded laud Wreath-Laying ceremony at 11 a.m. at the Tomb of the Unknowns, to be followed by an observance shortcut hosted by the Department of Defense in Arlington’s Memorial Amphitheater.

A top by the U.S. Marine Band will begin predominance the amphitheater at 10:30 a.m.Both the wreath-laying ceremony and the observance program are emancipate again open to the general state.  No tickets are needed to time in these events.  orifice is skimpy to standing room secluded for the wreath-laying ceremony besides seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis rule the amphitheater.  Attendees are sunny to stage at the oblivion of the Unknowns or seated in the amphitheater by 9:30 a.m.Free parking is available for vehicles in the Arlington national Cemetery Visitor’s heart parking lot from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

A free shuttle support will provide transportation to memorial Amphitheater beginning at 8 a.m.  animated to the amphitheater is prohibited.  meeting the observance is over, shuttles bequeath provide transportation back to the visitor’s headquarters until 1 p.m.Attendees will be leading to pass since a security checkpoint to gain approach to the ceremony.

Prohibited items include: large bags or backpacks, firearms further weapons of organ type, laser pointers, aerosol containers, soda cans, umbrellas, coolers, picnic baskets, bottled water, tripods, lighters, personal protection sprays, besides insulated beverage containers.


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