Which nonprofit organizes Washington, D.C.’s National Memorial Day Parade?

Washington, D.C.’s National Memorial Day Parade is organized by the American Veterans Center.

The parade takes place along Constitution Avenue and honors U.S. service members who died in military service. It features veterans, active-duty personnel, military units, marching bands, floats, and historical displays.

The American Veterans Center is a nonprofit organization focused on preserving and presenting the stories of American veterans. Its work includes oral-history projects, educational programs, and public events such as the parade.

The parade is sometimes confused with the National Memorial Day Concert, which is a separate annual event held near the U.S. Capitol. Both are prominent Memorial Day observances in Washington, but they have different formats and organizers.