Dallas Memorial March
TWO-DAY EVENT | May 26- May 27
March with your families and friends to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. The Dallas Memorial March is our flagship event and is a two-day embodiment of our values and mission to celebrate our heroes, embrace the fallen, and educate communities on how to respectfully observe Memorial Day.
About the March
In 2011, veteran U.S. Navy SEALs Stephen Holley and Clint Bruce completed a 20-hour, 11-minute Memorial March around White Rock Lake in Dallas. They marched to remind the nation about the true meaning of the sacrifices made for our freedom. More than a decade later, Carry The Load is a worldwide movement that honors our nation’s heroes and makes Memorial Day matter again. We encourage all Americans to do something meaningful on Memorial Day, even just pausing at 3pm to remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
Agenda
12pm
Event begins at Reverchon Park
(3505 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX 75219)
12pm
Kid Zone Opens
3:45pm
Opening Ceremony
4:30pm
Step off together to begin the 20-hour March (see route guide)
6pm
Walk overnight on the Katy Trail
7pm
Kid Zone Closes
7:30pm
Join us for a short film in the park
8am
Gates open to the public
9am – 1pm
Kid Zone Opens
11:15am
Meet at the Katy Trail Ice House to participate in the Storyboard procession
11:30am
Closing Ceremony
1:00pm
Event Ends
Featured Activities
Storyboard Procession
Join others in remembering their fallen heroes.
Entertainment
Enjoy live music throughout the day.
Food Trucks
Catering to a range of tastes and dietary needs.
Volunteering
Support our mission by donating your time.
Kids Zone
Let the kiddos burn off some energy with friends.
Merchandise
Merch can be purchased online or at our event.
Camping
Pitching a tent is a great way to bond with friends & family, and meet kindred spirits from the community — all while enjoying the full two days of festivities.
VIP Village and Tailgating
Teams that raise $5,000 or more on their team page before May 17th will earn a spot in the VIP Village.
FAQs
Join us at the stage at 3:45 pm on Sunday, May 26th, as we welcome the National Relay team as they hand the American Flag off to the Dallas Memorial March. Chris Lawrence WFAA News Anchor will be the Master of Ceremony as we kick off our 20-hour March to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We will step off for the start of the Dallas Memorial March at 4:30 pm with a 2-mile loop on the Dallas city streets and continue to march in their honor for 20 hours up and down the Katy Trail.
Please meet us on Katy Trail next to Katy Trail Ice House – 3127 Routh St. Dallas, TX 75201. Click here for a map and detailed instructions.
The listed parking lots will have very limited space and will fill up quickly. Please be prepared to park in legal spaces around the Reverchon Park neighborhood and account for any walking time/distance necessary to get to the park.
Restrooms are located north of the baseball field. Please view the map for more information.