MusicFriday, November 6
John Philip Sousa Birthday Concert 2026
Friday, November 6 · 12:30-1:30 p.m. · Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel
- When
- Friday, November 6 · 12:30-1:30 p.m.
- Where
- Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel1801 E Street, Southeast · Washington, DC · 20003
- Good to know
About this event
Please join Congressional Cemetery and the Marine Band for a celebration of the life and legacy of John Philip Sousa. The Marine Band plays the music the “March King” composed at his graveside every year on his birthday and the public is welcome and encouraged to attend, for free!
Congressional Cemetery will start the program at 12:30 PM with a short awards ceremony, followed by a brief lecture by a John Philip Sousa costumed interpreter.
The Marine Corps band will enter through the 17th Street gate at precisely 1:00 PM for a 25 minute concert at the grave site, located near by the chapel.
Rain or shine, free to the public. Closed to dogs.
Attendance is free but we ask that you please RSVP HERE
The event will be live streamed. Platform TBA
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From Marine Corps Band
Listed by congressionalcemetery.org (The Events Calendar), gathered by the Bowie events calendar.