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Blue Star Families Night at the Sunset Parade
Blue Star Families is inviting military kids ages 7-18 to join us for a very special opportunity to be a part of the July 27th Sunset Parade
By Blue Star Families
Date and time
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 · 6 - 8pm EDT
Location
U.S Marine Corps War Memorial
U.S.Marine Corps War Memorial Arlington, VA 22209 United States
About this event
The Marine Corps Sunset Parade is a one-hour performance featuring the music of "The Commandant's Own," The United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, and precision drill by the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon. The performance is set in the shadow of the 32-foot high figures of the United States Marine Corps War Memorial.
Blue Star Families and Rob Wilkins, a member of The President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (PCSFN) invite 15-20 military kids ages 7-18 to join us on July 27th for a very special opportunity to participate in and watch the Sunset Parade Performance.
Registered participants (youth 7-18 only) will participate in a pre-performance workout and then join Blue Star Families as a group to watch the parade. Group photos featuring Marines and the backdrop of the Memorial will conclude the evening.
Parents and younger children are encouraged to attend as spectators. Bring chairs or blankets and watch the performance from the lawn of the Memorial grounds. Picnics are welcome. Bring your own or grab take-out from one of the many Roslyn Restaurants only steps from the Memorial.
6 PM - Arrival / Pre Performance Workout with Rob Wilkins, a member of the PCSFN
7 - 8 PM - Sunset Parade Performance
8 PM - Group photo
*Participating youth ages 7-18 must be accompanied by at least one legal parent or guardian.
An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any place where multiple people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, senior citizens and Guests with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable to the effects of COVID-19.