MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS - MONDAY, MAY 26

Arlington National Cemetery

Please Join us to lay a wreath in honor of our loved ones at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

National Memorial Day Parade

We have been invited to carry the official Gold Star Flag in the National Memorial Day Parade, which will be televised.

This is a very large flag and requires many volunteers. Please join us! 

If you are able to volunteer and attend either of these events please email info@goldstarspouses.org

2025 GOLD STAR SPOUSES OF AMERICA NATIONAL CONVENTION

EMBASSY SUITES CRYSTAL CITY

1393 S Eads St. Arlington, VA 22202

Hotel Reservation Link Available with Registration

Rates Starting at $239 

JUNE 24-29, 2025

SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS

TUESDAY, JUNE 24

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Board Meeting

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Registration 

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Training for Advocacy on the Hill

       

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25

8:00 AM Departure from Hotel for VFW 

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Congressional Hill Visits 

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Twilight Tattoo at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall 

THURSDAY, JUNE 26

8:00 AM Departure from Hotel for VFW

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Congressional Hill Visits 

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Congressional Reception 

FRIDAY, JUNE 27

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Membership Meeting

Wreath Laying at Arlington National Cemetery

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Marine Corps Barracks Parade

SATURDAY, JUNE 28

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Membership Meeting

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Membership Banquet

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM D.C. Monuments and Memorials Night Tour

SUNDAY, JUNE 29

9:00 AM Optional Museum Tours, Departures