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Lions at the National Memorial Day Parade

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Lions Clubs from DC, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia to March in the Freedom250 National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. — Lions Clubs members from across the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia will proudly participate in the Freedom250 National Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25, 2026, in the nation’s capital. The event, organized by the American Veterans Center, honors the men and women who have served and sacrificed for the United States while celebrating America’s enduring spirit of freedom and unity.

Representing one of the world’s largest service organizations, Lions will march together in recognition of Memorial Day and in support of veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their families. The participation highlights the Lions’ long-standing commitment to community service, patriotism, humanitarian outreach, and support for those who have served the nation.

The Freedom250 National Memorial Day Parade will feature veterans from every era, active military units, youth organizations, marching bands, and patriotic groups from across the country. Thousands of spectators are expected to line Constitution Avenue to witness this national tribute.

“Lions are honored to stand alongside fellow Americans in remembering and recognizing the heroes who have defended our freedoms,” said event organizers coordinating Lions participation. “Service to community and country are values deeply rooted in Lionism, and Memorial Day is a meaningful opportunity to demonstrate gratitude and unity.”

The parade also coincides with the lead-up to America’s 250th anniversary celebrations, making the 2026 event especially significant as communities nationwide reflect on the nation’s history, service, and shared future.

Additional information about the parade can be found at American Veterans Center. Information regarding Lions participation is available at Lions Freedom250 Parade Information.

About Lions Clubs International
Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization, with more than 1.4 million members in over 200 countries and geographic areas. Lions are dedicated to serving communities through humanitarian projects focused on vision, hunger, the environment, childhood cancer, diabetes, disaster relief, and other critical causes.

Media Contact:
Lions Freedom250 Parade Coordination Team
Website: Lions Freedom250 Parade Information

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2026-2027 Club Officer Workshops

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District 24-L will conduct 2026-2027 Club Officer Workshops on Zoom on June 6, 2026. Workshop sessions are: Club President - 11:00 am, Club Secretary - 1:00 pm and Club Treasurer - 3:00 pm, respectively. Sessions for Club Service Chair and Club Membership Chair will be scheduled at a later date. Click here to register for the Workshops on Zeffy.

Club Officers Training

Lions Flea Markets

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Over 60 vendors selling shoes, clothes, hand and power tools, toys, and household goods.

The Springfield Franconia Host, Alexandria Asian American and Springfield Global Lions Clubs hold flea markets each on Saturdays and Sundays from Mid-March to Mid-November.  The flea market is located at the Virginia Railway Express Backlick Station at 6900 Hechinger Drive, Springfield, VA.  Official flea market operating hours are 8 am to 4 pm.
Vendors and customers may call the Flea Market Information Line at (703) 337-8000 or visit aaalc.fortuneintrends.com/flea-market for more information.

A Ball For All

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Ferrun Lions Cliub

The reaction from Lions across the state has been incredible since our state convention in Williamsburg. Individual Lions and Clubs have been in contact and are supporting our statewide project. Two hundred more balls have just been ordered and should arrive by July.
The response from children and families is amazing. Hearing their gratitude for the balls and how Lions want to be a part of their lives has been heart-warming. We are and will continue to make a difference in the lives of these kids and their families.
In late July / early August DBVI will be hosting a summer camp for up to 50 children and their families. They will also have a group of college bound youth at JMU and plans are underway for an outdoor sports event at Massanutten Water Park before the weather turns cold. Lions will be included at all of these events with the opportunity to visit with and hear their stories and dreams for bright futures. I expect that our mini soccer balls will be in high demand.
I have mentioned “Heidi” before in past updates. Last week she and her mother visited the Ferrum Lions Club who sponsored her ball. “Heidi” was able to share her story and her goals to live independently in the future. DG Andre (MD24-C) was also visiting that night. From what I understand, a seed was planted to start a new Lions Club in “Heidi’s” hometown with her mother being a charter member. For “Heidi”, she has com-pleted her application to Leader Dogs for the Blind. Hopefully she will hear back soon. In the meantime, she is planning to be at JMU later this summer with DBVI.
This project started out as a dream, it has turned into a reality, thanks to your interest and support. For clubs that have sponsored a ball, please be patient as we find children near your location. Our hope is to place balls as close to you as we can so that relationships can be formed with the families and children but we real-ize that in some circumstances that may be hard to do but we will try our best.
Elias the founder of “A Ball for All” is very happy with our progress. He told me that “it warms his heart” to hear about the lives we are impacting and that Lions are involved (Elias is also a Lion).

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