REAL ID Requirements

Beginning May 7, 2025, all individuals over the age of 18 who are authorized to drive onto Arlington National Cemetery should be prepared to present a REAL ID at the security checkpoint.

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Information regarding upcoming Memorial Ave demonstration

7/1/2013
The National Park Service has issued a demonstration permit to an organization that has requested participants bring toy guns as part of the demonstration. This demonstration will not occur within Arlington National Cemetery, and the Department of the Army is not affiliated or involved with this demonstration.  However, we are aware that participants may choose to park in the Cemetery's public parking garage.  Arlington National Cemetery wishes to remind the public that demonstrations are prohibited within the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery, including carrying signs and/or banners that are visible. Additionally, weapons of any type, including firearms, are prohibited on Arlington National Cemetery property to include the public parking garage.