National Memorial Day Concert 2020: Livestream, Performers, Time

WASHINGTON, DC — While the coronavirus pandemic may have led to the cancelation of the live, outdoor performance of the National Memorial Day Concert, the public will still be able to enjoy the concert on their local PBS stations and via live-streaming on Sunday.

For over the past 30 years, the annual concert has brought award-winning entertainers to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to provide uplifting musical performances, documentary footage and dramatic years, which honors the country's veterans, service men and women and military families.

In the past, distinguished military men and women have also taken part in the event, including Retired Army Gen. Colin L. Powell, who will return again this year.

Performers for the 2020 National Memorial Day Concert include Joe Mantegna; Gary Sinise; Cynthia Erivo; Renée Fleming; Sam Elliott; Laurence Fishburne; Mary McCormack; Esai Morales; CeCe Winans; Kelli O'Hara; Trace Adkins; Christopher Jackson; Jack Everly; The National Symphony Orchestra; The Military District of Washington Honor Guard; The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets; The U.S. Army Chorus, Army Voices, and Army Band Downrange; The U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters; The U.S. Air Force Singing Sergeants; and The Soldier's Chrous of the U.S. Army Field Band.

The concert will be broadcast on PBS Stations on Sunday, from 8-9:30 p.m. (ET), and live-streamed via Facebook and YouTube. Viewers can also watch it via video on demand through June 7.

Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day is a chance for Americans to remember those who have died in the service of our country. It was first widely observed on May 30, 1868, to honor the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers.

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