The Fourth Annual National Veterans Parade will march down Constitution Avenue on Sunday, Nov. 8, opening a week of Veterans Day observances across the District.

The parade's opening ceremony begins at 11:30 a.m. near the National Archives at Constitution Avenue and Seventh Street NW, according to DC News Now. The parade steps off at noon and moves along Constitution Avenue between Seventh and 17th streets NW.

Robert Kiyosaki, a Marine Corps veteran and author of "Rich Dad, Poor Dad," will serve as grand marshal. Participants include the Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, the Marine Corps Band, military ceremonial units, veterans service organizations and marching bands.

Organizers recommend the National Archives steps as a viewing location. The National Veterans Parade Foundation describes the event as the first and only national veterans parade in Washington. A 5K run along the parade route starts at 8 a.m. the same morning.

Veterans Day ceremonies on Wednesday, Nov. 11

Five memorial sites across the District hold ceremonies that day. Here is the full lineup.

World War II Memorial, 10 a.m. The Friends of the National World War II Memorial hosts a ceremony at 1750 Independence Ave. SW featuring wreath presentations, remarks and musical tributes. World War II veterans attending will be recognized as special guests. Registration is available through the organization's website, and a livestream will air on the group's Facebook page.

African American Civil War Memorial, 10 a.m. The African American Civil War Museum holds its annual Reading of the Names at 10th and U streets NW, honoring the more than 200,000 members of the United States Colored Troops (USCT) who served during the Civil War. Names from the USCT Wall of Honor will be read aloud at the outdoor memorial, according to the museum's event page.

World War I Memorial, 11 a.m. The Doughboy Foundation, in partnership with the Embassy of the United Kingdom, presents the Bells of Peace Ceremony at the National World War I Memorial, on Pennsylvania Avenue between 14th and 15th streets NW. Sir Christian Turner, His Majesty's Ambassador to the United States, will deliver the keynote address. Embassy representatives from Australia, Belgium, Luxembourg and New Zealand will also participate. The national WWI brass bell will be rung 21 times, and bugle calls of Aux Morts, Last Post and Taps will sound. Prelude music by the American Expeditionary Forces Band Brass Quintet begins at 10:45 a.m. The ceremony is free, and a livestream starts at 10:45 a.m. on the foundation's YouTube channel.

Korean War Veterans Memorial, 11 a.m. The Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation hosts a ceremony and wreath presentation at 10 Daniel French Drive NW. DC News Now reported the event runs until noon. Larger groups are encouraged to register in advance.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 1 p.m. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial hosts its Veterans Day ceremony at 5 Henry Bacon Drive NW. A livestream is planned for those unable to attend. Larger groups are encouraged to register ahead of time.

Upcoming community events

  • Saturday, Nov. 7: Adams Morgan Fall Porchfest
  • Sunday, Nov. 8: National Veterans Parade 5K, 8 a.m.; National Veterans Parade, noon, Constitution Avenue NW
  • Wednesday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day ceremonies at WWII, WWI, Korean War and Vietnam memorials (see times above)
  • Saturday, Nov. 14: CityCenterDC Holiday Tree Lighting