What to Know

Details

Date: Friday, June 6, 2025
Start: 2:00 PM ET
End: The event should end by 5:00 PM ET, but we encourage groups to stay and meet other veterans throughout the evening
Where: The National Mall, Washington, D.C. - in between the Capitol and the Washington Monument on the National Mall

Note: We encourage people to arrive early because the program starts promptly at 2pm. Arriving between 12pm and 2pm ensures you’ll be there for the start and have time to meet fellow veterans, families, and supporters.

Getting There

  • The Unite for Veterans, Unite for America Rally will be held in the center of Washington DC on the National Mall - the event stage will be just north of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum where 6th Street crosses the Mall. See below for detailed transportation guidance:

  • The closest Metro stations to the rally location are Smithsonian at 12th Street on the Mall; L'Enfant Plaza at Maryland Avenue and 7th Street, SW; & Archives-Navy Memorial at Pennsylvania Avenue and 7th Street, NW. 

  • Arriving from DCA - Yellow Line to L'Enfant Plaza Station

    Arriving from IAD - Silver Line to Smithsonian Station

    From MARC/Amtrak to Union Station - walking distance to the event site

  • Uber and Lyft is recommended for those unfamiliar or unable to use the Metro

Accessibility Needs

For guests with mobility needs, please look for the dedicated accessibility entrance to be accommodated on site. You can find an exact map of the accessible entrance at www.bit.ly/VetsAccess.

An in-person American Sign Language interpreter will be provided. Please also access the site via the accessibility entrance to be seated in proximity to the interpreter. 

Service animals are welcome. We kindly ask that non-service animals remain at home.

What to Bring

Essentials:

  • Cell phone

  • Portable battery

  • Sunscreen

  • Hat/sunglasses,

  • Water bottle

  • Snacks

  • Comfortable shoes

  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Show Your Pride:
Please show up with American flags and other patriotic paraphernalia. This is a celebration of the American veteran and national service. We encourage participants to show their American pride.

Additional suggestions:

  • Veteran themed hats and shirts

  • Homemade signs (DIY encouraged! Bring your message!)

  • This is a peaceful event. Please avoid bringing signs or shirts that do not reflect a peaceful and patriotic message.

Social Media

Stay Connected

Follow our page and post using: @Unite4Vets| #UniteForVeterans

Help Spread the Word

Share on your social media account.