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U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial

Take a blanket and lawn chair to watch a sunset parade at this iconic memorial. The parade is held every Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. from May 26 through Aug. 11, except on Aug. 4 and Aug. 11 when it starts at 6:30 p.m. This is a free event where you can watch the nation’s capital Marine Barracks perform. There has been marching and music at this site since 1956. –RD / nps.gov/gwmp

(August 2015)