Concert on the Avenue - Navy Band Commodores
Jul
22
7:00 PM19:00

Concert on the Avenue - Navy Band Commodores

Come on out and enjoy this 18-member group and their jazz big band legacy with some of the finest musicians in the world. Join us on Tuesday 22 July at 7:00 PM. Jazz is America's music and the U.S. Navy Band Commodores, the Navy's premier jazz ensemble, have been performing the very best of big band jazz for the Navy and the nation for 50 years.

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Concert on the Avenue - Full Navy Band
Jul
29
7:00 PM19:00

Concert on the Avenue - Full Navy Band

Get ready to experience a time-honored military tradition worthy of a presidential inauguration. Join us on select Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM this summer to hear the world-renowned U.S. Navy Band perform its Concerts on the Avenue series. Enjoy warm weather, live music, and an unparalleled backdrop on Navy Memorial Plaza.

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Concert on the Avenue - Full Navy Band
Aug
5
7:00 PM19:00

Concert on the Avenue - Full Navy Band

Get ready to experience a time-honored military tradition worthy of a presidential inauguration. Join us on select Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM this summer to hear the world-renowned U.S. Navy Band perform its Concerts on the Avenue series. Enjoy warm weather, live music, and an unparalleled backdrop on Navy Memorial Plaza.

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CPO Pinning - Naval District Washington
Sep
16
10:00 AM10:00

CPO Pinning - Naval District Washington

The CPO pinning ceremony is a time-honored tradition in the Navy, celebrating the promotion of first-class petty officers to the rank of Chief Petty Officer (CPO). The newest Chief Petty Officers in the National Capital Region are pinned with their anchors and commemorate this significant career milestone at the Navy Memorial. Loved ones can celebrate from afar on our livestream (or a recording) of the pinning ceremonies. 

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CPO Pinning - Pentagon
Sep
16
1:00 PM13:00

CPO Pinning - Pentagon

The CPO pinning ceremony is a time-honored tradition in the Navy, celebrating the promotion of first-class petty officers to the rank of Chief Petty Officer (CPO). The newest Chief Petty Officers in the National Capital Region are pinned with their anchors and commemorate this significant career milestone at the Navy Memorial. Loved ones can celebrate from afar on our livestream (or a recording) of the pinning ceremonies. 

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Concert on the Avenue - Navy Band Country Current
Jul
15
7:00 PM19:00

Concert on the Avenue - Navy Band Country Current

Get ready to hear the Navy's premier country-bluegrass ensemble, the U.S Navy Band Country Current. Join us on Tuesday 15 July at 7:00 PM. Country Current is nationally renowned for its versatility and "eye-popping" musicianship, performing a blend of modern country music and cutting-edge bluegrass. This seven-member ensemble employs musicians from diverse backgrounds with extensive high-profile recording and touring experience in the music scenes of Nashville, New York, New Orleans and more.

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Concert on the Avenue - Full Navy Band
Jul
1
7:00 PM19:00

Concert on the Avenue - Full Navy Band

Get ready to experience a time-honored military tradition worthy of a presidential inauguration. Join us on select Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM this summer to hear the world-renowned U.S. Navy Band perform its Concerts on the Avenue series. Enjoy warm weather, live music, and an unparalleled backdrop on Navy Memorial Plaza.

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Concert on the Avenue - Full Navy Band
Jun
24
7:00 PM19:00

Concert on the Avenue - Full Navy Band

Get ready to experience a time-honored military tradition worthy of a presidential inauguration. Join us on select Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM this summer to hear the world-renowned U.S. Navy Band perform its Concerts on the Avenue series. Enjoy warm weather, live music, and an unparalleled backdrop on Navy Memorial Plaza.

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Concert on the Avenue - Full Navy Band
Jun
17
7:00 PM19:00

Concert on the Avenue - Full Navy Band

Get ready to experience a time-honored military tradition worthy of a presidential inauguration. Join us on select Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM this summer to hear the world-renowned U.S. Navy Band perform its Concerts on the Avenue series. Enjoy warm weather, live music, and an unparalleled backdrop on Navy Memorial Plaza.

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Concert on the Avenue - Full Navy Band
Jun
10
7:00 PM19:00

Concert on the Avenue - Full Navy Band

Get ready to experience a time-honored military tradition worthy of a presidential inauguration. Join us on select Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM this summer to hear the world-renowned U.S. Navy Band perform its Concerts on the Avenue series. Enjoy warm weather, live music, and an unparalleled backdrop on Navy Memorial Plaza.

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Battle of Midway Wreath Laying
Jun
4
10:00 AM10:00

Battle of Midway Wreath Laying

On June 4th we will host a wreath laying in honor of the 83rd Anniversary of the Battle of Midway. Commemorating the service members and the sacrifices made during the battle and whose victory turned the tide of the war in the Pacific. The event will feature a guest speaker, the U.S. Navy Band, and U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard. Following the ceremony there is a light reception in the Visitors Center.

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Concert on the Avenue - Full Navy Band
Jun
3
7:00 PM19:00

Concert on the Avenue - Full Navy Band

Get ready to experience a time-honored military tradition worthy of a presidential inauguration. Join us on select Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM this summer to hear the world-renowned U.S. Navy Band perform its Concerts on the Avenue series. Enjoy warm weather, live music, and an unparalleled backdrop on Navy Memorial Plaza.

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Memorial Day Wreath Laying
May
26
1:30 PM13:30

Memorial Day Wreath Laying

On Memorial Day we will host a wreath laying in honor and memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. The event will feature a guest speaker, the U.S. Navy Band, and U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard. Following the ceremony there is a light reception in the Visitors Center.

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Blessing of the Fleet
Apr
12
1:00 PM13:00

Blessing of the Fleet

Witness the U.S. Navy Memorial Blessing of the Fleet in-person or online on April 12th at 1 PM ET! You can support the Blessing of the Fleet today by making a donation today. We could not do our work of honoring the men and women of the sea services without your amazing support. We can’t wait to see you there!

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CPO Birthday
Apr
1
10:00 AM10:00

CPO Birthday

The rank of Chief Petty Officer was officially established on April 1, 1893. The Navy Memorial hosts an annual birthday celebration for Navy Chiefs to honor, recognize, and celebrate their fundamental role in the United States Navy. Stream the ceremony hosted by Naval District Washington as they commemorate this occasion and conclude with the Chief's Creed.

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