Honoring General Colin Powell: Wreath Laying Ceremony & Fellowship Gathering

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Honoring General Colin Powell: Wreath Laying Ceremony & Fellowship Gathering

Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Optional Fellowship Happy Hour at 2:30 PM)
Location: Arlington Cemetery Visitors Welcome Center
1 Memorial Ave, Fort Myer, VA 22211

Registration Required

Join us in a special tribute to honor the legacy on the birthday of General Colin Powell at Arlington National Cemetery. This solemn event will feature a wreath-laying ceremony at his final resting place, followed by an optional fellowship gathering in Washington, D.C.

Itinerary

• 12:00 PM – Guest Arrival & Meeting Point at Arlington Cemetery Visitors Welcome Center
• 12:30 PM – Group Walk to General Powell’s Gravesite (Site #60)
• 1:00 PM – Wreath-Laying Ceremony
• 2:30 PM – Optional Fellowship Gathering at Clyde’s of Gallery Place
  707 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001 (Meet at the first bar to the right upon entering)

Attire & Protocol

• Attire: Professional dress with comfortable walking shoes
• Color Theme: Purple (Symbolizing his role as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff)
• Protocol:
  • Attendees may bring flowers to lay at the gravesite of both General Powell and his wife
  • Maintain a respectful and solemn demeanor in accordance with Arlington Cemetery etiquette (no loud talking or laughter)

Additional Resources

For a smooth experience, please review these guidelines:

• Security & Visitor Info: Arlington Cemetery Security Guidelines
• Visitor Etiquette: Arlington Visitor Tips
• Dress Code: Public Wreath Ceremonies Dress Code
• Parking Information: Arlington Cemetery Parking

Media Notice: By registering for this event, you consent to photo and video recording.

For questions, please contact powellinstitute@iabpia.org.

We look forward to honoring General Powell’s extraordinary service and legacy together.