Things to do in Washington, D.C. this Memorial Day weekend: May 22-25
Washington, D.C. will experience a rainy Memorial Day weekend, but numerous events are still planned. The National Memorial Day Parade will take place on Monday, marking a significant occasion. Indoor activities and exhibitions are also available for those seeking alternatives to outdoor events.
- ▪The National Memorial Day Parade is expected to be the largest in its history for America's 250th anniversary.
- ▪The musical adaptation of 'The Great Gatsby' will conclude on Sunday at The National Theatre.
- ▪Free performances are offered at the Trump Kennedy Center Millennium Stage from Wednesday to Saturday.
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It’ll be a wet Memorial Day weekend in Washington, D.C., but there are still plenty of events on the calendar to enjoy, capped by the National Memorial Day Parade along Constitution Avenue on Monday. Be sure to pack a poncho or umbrella if you’re heading downtown to honor our fallen soldiers. If the rainy weather forecast has you looking for things to do indoors, check out the 17 exhibitions we’ve highlighted. On stage, the musical adaptation of “The Great Gatsby” will be wrapping up on Sunday at The National Theatre. What follows is our curated selections for the weekend: 37 events across theater, music, sports, museums and more. The complete listings for the summer lives at the Washington Times DC Events Calendar.
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