TAPS Military Survivor Together in Vienna, Virginia

We extend this opportunity to participate in this event for military survivors only.

A one hour and fifteen minute performance of music and precision marching, the Evening Parade features "The President's Own" United States Marine Band, "The Commandant's Own" The United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, the Marine Corps Color Guard, the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Ceremonial Marchers, and Cpl. Chesty XV, the official mascot of Marine Barracks Washington.

The ceremony starts at 8:45 p.m., beginning with a concert by the United States Marine Band. The Evening Parade, held every Friday evening during the summer, has become a universal symbol of the professionalism, discipline, and Esprit de Corps of the United States Marines. Read more about the history of the Evening Parade.

Marine Barracks
8th & I Streets Southeast
Washington, D.C. 20003

Meet-up time: 7:30 p.m. at a designated gate.

Event Start: 8:45 p.m.

If you have any questions, please reach out to tapstogethers@taps.org.

retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington Photo By: Corporal Jeremy Ware

About TAPS Togethers

Community is important! This is why we create a broad variety of opportunities to bring the TAPS family together. TAPS Togethers are one-day, organized, social events across the country, led by TAPS Staff or a survivor like you, with the goal of expanding our peer support community.

If there is not a TAPS Togethers event in your area, consider hosting one. You know your community best! Perhaps you know of a simple cost-effective way to bring TAPS families together for a day of hope and healing in your area. We would love to hear from you! Please submit your idea and we will connect with you to explore the possibilities.

For more information about TAPS Togethers, please email tapstogethers@taps.org or call us at 800-959-TAPS (8277).

TAPS Together: Evening Parade, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C.

About TAPS Togethers