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Rolling Thunder is an annual motorcycle rally that is held in Washington, DC during the Memorial Day weekend to call for the government’s recognition and protection of Prisoners of War (POWs) and those Missing in Action (MIAs). The tribute to American war heroes started out in 1988 with 2,500 participants. Now approximately 900,000 participants and spectators are involved with this annual demonstration in Washington, DC. Rolling Thunder celebrates its 25th anniversary this year with expanded programming.
2012 Rolling Thunder Memorial Day Schedule
Friday, May 25, 2012
Candle Light Vigil – 9:00 p.m.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington, DC

Saturday, May 26, 2012
Wreathlaying Ceremony – 11:00 a.m.
U.S. Navy Memorial
701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC (On the Plaza)

Saluting Our Troops – 11:45 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Henry Bacon Dr. and Constitution Ave.
The Stage is just north of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington, DC
Several musical acts and a series of guest speakers will present a full day of tributes. Five custom-made “tribute” motorcycles— one for each branch of military service— will be unveiled to commemorate the Rolling Thunder XXV anniversary.

Sunday, May 27, 2012
Rolling Thunder will assemble at the Pentagon Parking Lot – 7:00 a.m. – Noon.
Departure To Washington, DC – Noon
See a Map of the Route
Speaker Program – 1:30 p.m.
Musical Tribute – 3:00 p.m.
The Stage is located between the Reflecting Pool and the Korean War Memorial

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