Washington Desk & Travel
Veterans Day Ceremonies and Metro Service: A Washington Area Guide
Arlington’s national observance begins at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Metro trains will run at weekend frequencies, with Saturday bus schedules and two exceptions.
At Arlington and on the Mall
Arlington National Cemetery lists its national Veterans Day observance for 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Memorial Amphitheater. The event is free, with seating on a first-come basis; a musical prelude is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Across the river, the National Park Service lists a 10 a.m. ceremony at the World War II Memorial and a 1 p.m. ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Budget more time for connections
Metro’s published plan calls for rail service from 5 a.m. to midnight at weekend frequencies, with first and last trains varying by station. Buses will use a Saturday schedule, supplemented by the M6X and P97 routes. Regular fares apply, and Metro-owned lots and garages are scheduled to offer free parking. Travelers should use the agency’s trip planner for their actual route rather than assume a normal Wednesday timetable.
Book accessible trips separately
Metro says standing MetroAccess reservations do not carry over to holidays; eligible riders need to arrange a separate trip. People attending ceremonies should check the venue’s access instructions before setting out and leave time for walking or transfers. The Arlington observance and the individual District memorial ceremonies are separate events with different arrangements.
Primary evidence
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