Ceremony Registration

Friday, May 8, 2026

V-E Day at the World War II Memorial

Honor Their Sacrifice. Celebrate Their Legacy.
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Join us on Friday, May 8, at 11:00 a.m. as we gather at the World War II Memorial to honor 81 years since Victory in Europe. Together, we pay tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and enduring legacy of the Greatest Generation.

Friends of the National World War II Memorial and the National Park Service will co-host a special V-E Day Observance on the Memorial’s Plaza in Washington, D.C.

As part of this solemn ceremony, World War II veterans will lay wreaths at the Freedom Wall, honoring their fallen brothers and sisters. This powerful tradition reminds us of the immense price of freedom and the duty we carry to ensure their stories continue to inspire future generations.
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To attend in-person, please register below.

If you are unable to attend in-person, you may watch the ceremony Live on Friends' Facebook page so you can participate virtually and help us honor all who served.