National Memorial Day. Parade & Concert Series

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1 Colonia High School Marching Patriots, choirs & Harmony in Motion National Memorial Day Parade & Concert Series National Mall & Memorials May 28-30, 2016

2 Music Celebrations International is pleased to present the National Memorial Day Parade & National Memorial Day Concert Series. This exclusive parade & performance series will be one of the musical events taking place in 2016 in Washington, D.C. as a Commemoration of the 75 th Anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor. We are thrilled to extend an Official Invitation the Colonia Marching Patriots, Choirs and Harmony in Motion to come experience our nation s capital by participating in the National Memorial Day Parade & Concert Series. There is no greater place and time to honor America s veterans.

3 Memorial Day Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, started after the American Civil War to commemorate those who lost their lives during the war. By the 20th century Memorial Day had been extended to honor veterans from all American conflicts. While the holiday typically marks the beginning of the summer vacation season, to many people, especially the nation s thousands of combat veterans, this day is an important reminder of those who died in the service of their country.

4 Highlights Experience the thrill of performing for large crowds at America s distinguished memorial to World War II veterans.

5 Highlights Feel the excitement of attending the live PBS broadcast of the National Symphony Orchestra concert at the U.S. Capitol.

6 Highlights Participate in the country s biggest and most spectacular Memorial Day Parade along the National Mall.

7 Highlights Participate in a military wreath-laying ceremony during the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.

8 Highlights Honor America s war heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

9 Itinerary Saturday, May 28, 2016 Early morning departure from Colonia High School Morning arrival at Six Flags America. Enjoy the day at Washington s biggest, most popular theme park featuring dozens of thrill rides, shows, and activities (Entrance ticket included for all trip participants) Evening departure from Six Flags America for Washington, D.C. ** Evening dinner will be included at Six Flags America, or at a local restaurant upon your arrival to D.C.** Meet your Tour Manager, who will escort the group through the duration of the tour and remain with you for your entire time in D.C. Check into your 4-Star hotel with free-time to freshen up and relax Evening guided walking tour of the Lincoln, Korean, Martin Luther King, Jr., Vietnam, and National World War II Memorials, as well as a view of the outside of the Washington Monument Return to the hotel for overnight

10 Itinerary Sunday, May 29, 2016 Full buffet breakfast included at the hotel Visit Arlington National Cemetery and participate in a special wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (pending confirmation)* Lunch, on own Colonia High School Choirs & Harmony In Motion Concert Performances in the National Memorial Day Concert Series Afternoon visit to a Smithsonian Museum Dinner included at a local restaurant Attend the official National Memorial Day Concert on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, featuring the National Symphony Orchestra, guest artists and celebrities, broadcast live on PBS Return to the hotel for overnight

11 Itinerary Monday, May 30, 2016 Full buffet breakfast included at the hotel, followed by check-out Morning sightseeing may include one of the Smithsonian Institute Museums Transfer to parade staging area on the National Mall where box lunch is provided for all trip participants Colonia High School Marching Patriots Participation in the National Memorial Day Parade on Historic Constitution Avenue Afternoon departure for home Evening arrival at Colonia High School

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