Rolling Thunder, Rock ‘n’ Roll and Wreathlayings
Free Memorial Day Weekend Events at the Navy Memorial
Memorial Day Weekend Events featuring Rolling Thunder, a performance by the Rock Band Fourmanchu, commemorative wreathlayings and a traditional Navajo dance.
Saturday, May 28
Rolling Thunder Rolls onto Pennsylvania Avenue!
11:00 a.m. - Rolling Thunder National’s Commemorative Wreathlaying, with guest speaker retired Capt. Charles “Sneakers” Nesby, former naval aviator, followed by Rolling Thunder New Jersey Chapter 2 wreathlaying
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. - Live performance by the rock band “Fourmanchu,” four veterans who provide a “smooth cocktail of soul-infused rock”
2:00 p.m. – sunset - Black Creek Gourd Society - Honor Gourd Dance For Veterans (Rolling Thunder attendees and other Society members to perform)
Monday, May 30
Memorial Day holiday
10 a.m. - Fleet Reserve Association Wreathlaying – with audience participation
1:00 p.m. - Naval District Washington's Wreathlaying ceremony
2:00-4:00 p.m. - Memorial Day Parade