257th army band
Saturday, July 12, 2025

Saturday, July 12, 2025

7:00-9:00 p.m.

River Mill Park, 458 Mill Street, Occoquan, VA

 

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Join us for a FREE concert in the park!

 

The 257th Army Band, “The Band of the Nation’s Capital,” is the official musical ambassador for the D.C. Army National Guard. The band boasts a proud lineage going back to the organizational lineage and association with the legendary Corcoran Cadets, the D.C. militia that inspired John Philip Sousa to compose his march of the same name. Noteworthy performances include musical support for the Inauguration of President Obama, performances in Greece, Jamaica, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Panama, consecutive appearances at the Great American Brass Band Festival and concert tours throughout New England, Texas and the Mid-Atlantic. Although centrally located among the finest military bands in the world, The 257th Army Band is officially recognized as “The Band of the Nation’s Capital”. ​

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TICKETS

This is a FREE event and no tickets are required.

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PARKING

FREE parking is available on historic town streets and parking lots nearby.

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WHAT TO BRING

• Dress for the weather – this is an outdoor event

• Bring chairs or blankets to sit on (small "pup tents" are permitted as long as they do not block the view of others)

• Pack a picnic or bring your favorite snacks (but remember – no alcohol or glass containers are allowed)!