National Memorial Day Parade in Washington Honors Veterans

Thousands of Americans descended on the city of Washington on May 27 to watch the American Veterans Center’s 2024 National Memorial Day Parade.

A float from the Gary Sinise Foundation honoring fallen service members at the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington on May 27, 2024. Joseph Lord/The Epoch Times

WASHINGTON—Thousands of Americans descended on Washington on May 27 to watch the American Veterans Center’s 2024 National Memorial Day Parade.

Despite overcast conditions interspersed with a light drizzle, the parade began as planned at about 2 p.m. local time.