Memorial Day Commemoration

Join us in remembrance of those who have paid the ultimate price for their country.

May 25, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Memorial Day Commemoration Monday May 25
+ Add to calendar 2026-05-25 11:00:00 AM 2026-05-25 12:00:00 PM America/Mexico_City US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center 945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130 Memorial Day Commemoration Join us in remembrance of those who have paid the ultimate price for their country.
Location: US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center
945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130

This event is free and open to the public. Register today to join us in person or to view the event online. 


 

Join us for a solemn remembrance of military servicemembers who lost their lives in service to their country. The 2026 Memorial Day Commemoration will feature remarks from a Gold Star family member, a Missing Man Table by the Civil Air Patrol’s Louisiana Wing, and performances by the Victory Belles and the American Legion Post 377 Band.  

During your visit, be sure to grab a free Commemorations Family Activity Guide to learn more about the different days The National WWII Museum commemorates each year and spark your little one's interest in WWII history.

For more information, contact veteranprograms@nationalww2museum.org.  


Free Admission Available for Blue Star Families

Free admission for our nation’s military personnel and their families is available from May 16 through Labor Day through the Blue Star Museums program, a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with the Department of War and museums across America.  Learn more about the program and reserve your tickets here.