National Memorial Day Concert: Watch Live Stream Online Or On TV [Video]


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Memorial Day is Monday, May 30, and that means PBS will stream the National Memorial Day Concert live on Sunday, May 29 at 8 p.m. ET. You can also watch the National Memorial Day Concert live stream online in the video above.

Memorial Day is the time when the nation comes together to honor the sacrifice made by veterans throughout American history. We remember, respect, and pay tribute to fallen soldiers who generously gave their lives for our nation’s freedom and safety. There are many Memorial Day activities and events that take place on the last Monday in May, as well as throughout the Memorial Day weekend.

The National Memorial Day Concert has been held live from the U.S. Capitol West Lawn since 1989. While PBS ensures the broadcast is viewed and heard in the United States, the American Forces Network makes certain military personnel worldwide can watch and hear the National Memorial Day Concert live streaming. Those watching on PBS can tune into the National Memorial Day Concert on Sunday, May 29 at 8 p.m. ET, 7 p.m. CT. A replay airs from 9:30-11 p.m. Check local listings for further information.

Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise will co-host the concert, making this the 11th time they have done so. The 2016 National Memorial Day Concert will be the 27th broadcast of the annual event, but live streaming on the internet is a new occurrence.

According to a PBS news release, celebrities and entertainers scheduled to perform include General Colin Powell, Renee Fleming, The Beach Boys, Katharine McPhee, Trace Adkins, S. Epatha Merkerson, Esai Morales, and Alfie Boe. Season 15 American Idol winner Trent Harmon will sing the National Anthem. Also performing will be the U.S Joint Chiefs of Staff with the U.S. Army Herald Trumpets, the U.S. Army Chorus, the Soldiers’ Chorus of the U.S. Army Field Band, the U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters, the U.S. Air Force Singing Sergeants, the Armed Forces Color Guard, and Service Color Teams provided by the Military District of Washington, D.C. Those who are away from their televisions yet still want to watch the National Memorial Day Concert live can do so on their tablets, phones, and laptops.

PBS is promoting the National Memorial Day Concert through various social media networks. You can access information regarding the concert at the official PBS website at PBS.org/MemorialDayConcert. You can follow information regarding performances, entertainers and new updates on Twitter with the hashtag #MEMDAYPBS. The official Twitter page for the National Memorial Day Concert is Twitter.com/MemorialDayPBS. There is an official Facebook page at Facebook.com/MemorialDayConcert that provides updates and information regarding the concert that will be viewed by millions of people across the globe.

While countless individuals look forward to watching the 2016 Memorial Day Concert live online, there are many who will attend the event in person. Those interested in attending the 2016 Memorial Day Concert at the U.S. Capitol will find applicable information from the United States Capitol Police regarding times, locations, access to the Capitol’s West Lawn, and prohibited items. The U.S. Capitol Police issued a press release for those attending the Memorial Day Concert live and in person.

Although the concert and live stream begins at 8 p.m., the gate access opens at 5 p.m. Additionally, there is a full concert dress rehearsal on Saturday, May 28. The dress rehearsal will not stream live on the internet, but it is good for those who are attending the Memorial Day Concert live. The dress rehearsal also begins at 8 p.m. Gate access will open at 5 p.m.

Are you going to watch the National Memorial Day Concert live and in person or online through the live video stream?

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