WELCOME HOME Celebration!

A Nation Honors Our Vietnam Veterans & Families, 11-13 May 2023



WELCOME HOME Celebration!
~ A Nation Honors our Vietnam Veterans
and their Families ~
May 11-13, 2023
The National Mall, Washington, D.C.
#WelcomeHome2023  |  #VWCWelcomeHome23

Please click HERE for Video message

Dear Swifties:

The U.S. Vietnam War Commemoration is honoring Vietnam Veterans and their Families at the National Mall, Washington, D.C., 11 – 13 May 2023.

This event is Featuring:  

  • Formal Ceremonies
  • Multimedia Celebration
  • Camp Legacy
  • Daily Interactive Engagements
  • Entertainment on the Grounds
  • Historical and Museum Exhibits
  • Nightly Sundown Concerts
  • Rally Points
  • A Veteran Services Hub, and much more!

* Events are ADA accessible

Click HERE for a Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation of the Welcome Home Celebration.  

Click HERE for a Summary of Events during the Welcome Home Celebration.
Schedule of Events
Thursday, May 11thOpening Ceremony, JFK Hockey Fields/West Potomac Park

Formal Ribbon – Cutting Ceremony opening Camp Legacy.

Day 1:  Camp Legacy, JFK Hockey Fields/West Potomac Park
A Plaza of Appreciation with historical and museum exhibits, static displays, rally stations, interactive engagements and Veteran Services Hub.

…And more!
Friday, May 12thDay 2:  Camp Legacy, JFK Hockey Fields/West Potomac Park
A Plaza of Appreciation with historical and museum exhibits, static displays, rally stations, interactive engagements and Veteran Services Hub.

…And more!
Saturday, May 13th
Multimedia Celebration, West Potomac Park
A program with live music, video montages and multimedia features, telling the story of the Vietnam War period and paying tribute to our Vietnam veterans, their families, and those who supported them.
Day 3:  Camp Legacy, JFK Hockey Fields / West Potomac Park
A Plaza of Appreciation with historical and museum exhibits, static displays, rally stations, interactive engagements and Veteran Services Hub.

… And more!

Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin

How can I get a Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin?

Vietnam veterans who cannot attend an event can receive a Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin by providing us a current mailing address HERE.