D-Day 80th Commemoration Concert Series in Washington, DC
Perform amidst the monuments and memorials dedicated to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice during World War II in this yearlong commemoration.
Commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day in this Exclusive Concert Series in Washington, DC throughout 2024
The D-Day 80th Commemoration Concert Series includes destinations and musical experiences that remind participants of Franco-American ties and long friendships that date back to the American Revolution in 1776 . These performance tours are supported by local government offices, community organizations, tourist boards, and the like. Such affiliations offer a more memorable musical, cultural and educational experience for recommended ensembles (both instrumental and vocal) to pay musical tribute to thousands of Americans who never returned to America, having given their all for the present freedom of Europe and our country.
Washington, D.C.is home to some of the most impactful memorials, monuments, and museums dedicated to those who served in the military and as civilians during World War II. As part of the Concert Series tour, your ensemble will have the unforgettable opportunity to perform and lay a wreath at the World War II Memorial on the National Mall. Your musicians will experience the solemn peace and reverence at Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. In addition to these opportunities, Washington, DC offers an in-depth look into many aspects of America’s history.
From its celebrated symbols of patriotism to its undiscovered neighborhoods, the sights, and sounds of the nation’s capital inspire millions of visitors every year. Packed with famous sights, free attractions, and an endless calendar of special events, Washington, D.C. offers year-round inspiring experiences.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
WASHINGTON, DC
DAY ONE:
- Afternoon arrival in Washington, D.C.
- Meet your Tour Manager, who will escort your group through the duration of your activities
Sightseeing may include a panoramic motorcoach tour of Historic Washington, D.C., including Lafayette Square for a photo opportunity of the White House - Check into the hotel
- Dinner at a local restaurant
- Enjoy an evening walking tour of the Lincoln, Vietnam, Korean, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and National World War II Memorials, as well as a view of the outside of the Washington Monument
- Return to the hotel for overnight
DAY TWO:
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Self-guided tour of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- Lunch, on own
- Visit Arlington National Cemetery and participate in a special wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (School/Government Issued ID required for entry for 16 years and older)*
- Dinner at a local restaurant
- Performance for American Military Veterans as part
of the D-Day 80th Commemoration Concert Series in Washington, DC - Return to your hotel for overnight
DAY THREE:
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Tour one or more of the Smithsonian Institution Museums
- Lunch, on own
- Walk along Pennsylvania Avenue for a view of the White House (White House visits must be requested through a member of Congress)
- Visit Capitol Hill and see the Supreme Court and Capitol buildings
- Visit the Library of Congress, the largest library in the world
- Dinner at a local restaurant
- Evening walking tour of the Jefferson Memorial and the Iwo Jima Marine Memorial
- Return to the hotel for overnight
DAY THREE:
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Hotel check-out and board motorcoach
- Performance as part of the D-Day 80th Commemoration Concert Series in Washington, DC
- Afternoon departure for home
D-Day 80th Commemoration Concert Series
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