Veterans Day Concert on the Mall

[basshawg95]

I am retired Navy, and I have a guest in town for Veterans Day weekend. I would like to take her to the concert on Veterans Day,on the mall in D.C., and was wondering if anyone knows who to contact for tickets. I know its free, but I read that vets can get tickets.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[15007875]

Have not seen anything on tickets myself.
Keep an eye on USO page and maybe Military District of Washington's.

 

[DEEKAYPEE8569]

I am retired Navy.....

Thank you for your service basshawg95.

 

[Homer J]

Might check with the MWR ticket office as well.

 

[b23hqb]

Might check with the MWR ticket office as well.

Yeah, that. MWR does a great job. I would love to be around DC when they give the free concerts. Hope the weather is good, and I would assume tix for the vets would get them up in the front area. Appropriate on that day, for sure.

 

[edinsomd]

I lurked around a bit and can find no reference to a Vet's Day concert. There are plenty of other Vet's Day events in DC, though, starting with the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Plenty to see and appreciate there, that day.
AW1, USN
Ret.

 

[b23hqb]

I lurked around a bit and can find no reference to a Vet's Day concert. There are plenty of other Vet's Day events in DC, though, starting with the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Plenty to see and appreciate there, that day.
AW1, USN
Ret.

Amen. The Tomb of the Unknowns is a moving event every time I observe it. Thanks for your service.

IT1, USN/R (Ret)

 

[ShyGirl]

Just passing this along for those that might be heading to the Mall on Veterans Day...


Concert For Valor: Road Closures November 11th, 2014

The National Park Service and the United States Park Police, in cooperation with local, state and federal law enforcement, public safety and transportation agencies, have developed security, logistics and access plans for HBO’s permitted Concert for Valor. The concert will take place on Tuesday, November 11 from 7-10 p.m. on the National Mall.

Road Closures
The following roads will be closed and off-limits to vehicles starting at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, November 11:
 Constitution Avenue NW from Pennsylvania Avenue NW to 18th Street NW
 Madison Drive NW from 3rd Street NW to 15th Street NW
 Jefferson Drive SW from 3rd Street SW to 15th Street SW
 Independence Avenue SW from 3rd Street SW to 17th Street SW
 Maryland Avenue SW from Independence Avenue SW to 7th Street SW
 3rd Street from Constitution Avenue NW to C Street SW
 4th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue NW to C Street SW
 6th Street NW from Pennsylvania Avenue NW to Constitution Avenue NW
 6th Street SW from Independence Avenue SW to C Street SW
 7th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue NW to C Street SW
 10th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue NW to Independence Avenue SW
 12th Street ramp from I-395 to Pennsylvania Avenue NW
 14th Street from E Street NW to C Street SW
 15th Street from E Street NW to Maine Avenue SW
 17th Street from C Street NW to Independence Avenue SW

Additional closures will be in place in advance of the concert to allow for setup of the venue. These include:
 4th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue NW to C Street SW will be closed from 12:01 a.m. Monday, November 3 through Wednesday, November 12 at 10 a.m.
 Madison Drive NW from 3rd Street NW to 4th Street NW will be closed from 6 a.m. on November 10 through 10 a.m. on November 12.



Getting There

Concert-goers are strongly advised to use public transportation. All Metro stations will be open from 5 a.m. until midnight on November 11 EXCEPT Smithsonian, which will be closed because it is within the security zone for the concert. Selected Metro stations near the National Mall will remain open after midnight, if needed, until all passengers in line are accommodated. See Metro’s Concert for Valor Metrorail Service Information page for full details.

Public Access

The following public entry points will open at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2014, and will remain open until the concert venue can no longer accommodate additional people.
 4th Street NW and Madison Drive NW
 4th Street SW and Jefferson Drive SW
 7th Street NW and Madison Drive SW
 7th Street SW and Independence Avenue SW
 12th Street NW and Madison Drive NW
 12th Street SW and Independence Avenue SW
 14th Street NW and Madison Drive NW
 15th Street NW and Constitution Avenue NW

The following public entry points will open at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2014, and will remain open until the concert venue can no longer accommodate additional people.
 15th Street SW and Independence Avenue SW
 17th Street NW and Constitution Avenue NW

Security Screenings

All attendees, including general public and ticketed guests, are subject to a thorough security screening before entering the concert venue. Please allow additional time for the security screening, as it is expected that lines may be long.

Automated Notification System

To receive text alerts, advisories, traffic information, and additional updates about the concert via the Nixle community information service, text VALOR2014 to 888777.

Prohibited Items

The following items will be prohibited at the concert:
 Alcohol
 Ammunition
 Animals other than helper/guide dogs
 Balloons
 Bicycles
 Hard shelled coolers
 Explosives/fireworks
 Glass containers
 Illegal firearms
 Laser pointers
 Mace/pepper spray
 Folding tables, tents, chairs (and other items that could be considered “structures”)
 Weapons
 Unmanned aerial systems