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May6, 2023Saturday: Opening Ceremonies:10:30am Congregate at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial11:00am Opening Ceremony beginsImmediately following Opening Ceremony will be the Circle of Honor. The goal is to have people encompass all the Veteran Memorials in one contiguous circle to honor all Veterans5:00pm Gather at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial for the POW-MIA ceremony5:30pm Opening Prayer, Table Ceremony, POW-MIA-reading of the names with attendees participation in lighting candles and laying, closing prayer
24-hour Vigil Guard – Noon Saturday-Noon Sunday
Visit the replica of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on-site throughout the weekend