Concert, Blast Off! at Wolf Trap and WorldPride events are just a few options for Memorial Day weekend 2025 in the D.C. area.

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — President Donald Trump honored veterans at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day. He placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and honored fallen soldiers. “We will never ever forget our fallen heroes,” President Trump said.

President Trump was joined by fellow members of his administration during a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025.

The shooting is at an apartment complex in the in the 3400 block of 13th Place Southeast. When police arrived, they found two men shot inside an apartment -- one of them was dead, the other was unconscious. That man was taken to an area hospital where he is being treated for life-threatening injuries.

WASHINGTON — Police are investigating after three people were shot in Southeast D.C. on Memorial Day. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called to the 1300 block of Savannah Street SE, Southeast, just before 2 p.m. for reports of a shooting.

Washington D.C.'s weather forecast includes sunny days, isolated showers, and increased rain chances later in the week.

President Donald Trump sent a Memorial Day message to Americans on Monday, including what he referred to as the “scum” he says spent the last four years “trying to destroy our country.”

Use ice baths or insulated coolers to keep cold items chilled. Place hot dishes in warming trays or chafing dishes to maintain safe temps. Serve in small batches and refill from the fridge as needed. This Memorial Day, keep the celebration safe and savory. Because nothing ruins a good cookout like a bad case of food poisoning.