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More than 200 Memorial Day Events

As we honor and remember fallen service members this Memorial Day weekend, VA cemeteries and communities will be hosting events across the country. Check out the full list sorted by state.

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Military person in uniform saluting in front of the national mall in Washington DC.

2024 National Memorial Day Concert

America’s national night of remembrance, PBS’ National Memorial Day concert, returns live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol for a special 35th anniversary broadcast on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 8 p.m. E.T.

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Headstone of a Veteran at a national cemetery.

Honoring Those Who Served: Veterans Legacy Memorial

Remember Veterans this weekend by visiting the Veterans Legacy Memorial, a digital platform, honoring more than 10 million Veterans. People can post tributes and comments, upload images and share a Veteran’s military service timeline, achievements, biographical information, historical documents and more.

HONOR A VETERAN

VA Adds Options for Commemorative Plaques and Urns

Memorial Day Weekend Events at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum

The National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio is hosting a weekend of free events in honor of Memorial Day including a Gold Star Family candlelight vigil on May 26 and Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony on May 27.

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Challenge America Offers a Special Memorial Day Message for Veterans & Service Members

On Memorial Day and every day, we honor our fallen heroes, and we honor you. We know that Memorial Day is a heavy day, as we honor, remember, respect and grieve those who have lost their lives in military service defending the United States of America.

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Memorial Day Deal: Save 20% at Walgreens

Walgreens is offering a 20% discount to all Veterans, active-duty military and their immediate family members during Memorial Day weekend. *Exclusions and restrictions may apply.

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Memorial Day Weekend Deals on Shop VCS.com

This Memorial Day weekend, we’re unloading massive deals on over 100 brands on ShopVCS.com. Plus, get 10% off next-day, prescription contacts with code VCS10, and get an extra $10 off tires May 24-31.

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All honorably discharged Veterans are eligible for the online military exchange shopping benefit, and Veterans with disabilities have in-store military exchange, commissary and MWR resale facility shopping privileges. Learn more about your exchange shopping benefits.

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