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Join us in remembrance and community at the 44th annual Memorial Day Parade and Festival! Honor our nation’s fallen heroes and our countries rich history while marking the 250th anniversary of the United State of America!

Monday, May 25, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
9 a.m. - Festival, vendor booths (civic, crafters, food trucks), and rides open
11 a.m. - Memorial Day Ceremony with the Greater Falls Church Veterans Council
2 p.m. - Memorial Day Parade down Park Avenue.

Begin the morning with the spirited 3K fun run; then honor our community’s fallen military service members at the Veterans Memorial. In the afternoon, dive into delicious food trucks, peruse local vendors, bounce around on the kids’ rides & inflatables, and spectate the showstopping parade down Park Avenue.

A hands-on, interactive, and immersive "museum on wheels," the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience titled "Out of Many, One" will be onsite at this year's Memorial Day Parade and Festival. The mobile museum brings key stories of Virginia’s rich history, highlighting every region of the state. Explore more information about the mobile museum and VA250 initiatives.