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Schedule of Events
Military Children 2025 World Expo Schedule of Events
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Location: Fashion Centre At Pentagon City, 1100 S. Hayes St., Arlington, Virginia 22202
Admission: Free and Open to the Public
Livestream: Main events, symposiums will be broadcast live online
Caregivers' Breakfast
Army Navy Country Club
1700 Army Navy Dr. Arlington, VA 22202
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Time: 8 AM - 10 AM
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FIT 2 RUN 3K
Race Grounds (Fashion Centre At Pentagon City (Near Macys')
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Time: 10 AM - 12 PM​
Military Children 2025 World Expo
Fashion Centre At Pentagon City 1100 S. Hayes St., Arlington, Va 22202
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Time: 12 PM - 5 PM
Admission
Open To The Public
Free
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01
Presentment of Colors
12:00 PM
Main Stage
03
Opening Prayer
Main Stage
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02
National Anthem
Main Stage
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04
MCWE 2025
Main Stage​
05
VIP Guest Speaker
Christian A. Rofrano
(Brigadier General Retired)
07
Guest Speaker
Ms. Stacey Owens
SAMSHA
06
Keynote Speaker
Evangelo "Vann" Morris
(Lt. Cmdr. Retired)
08
MCWE 2025 Partner ​
Mr. Todd Jerschild
Fashion Centre At Pentagon City
09
Host Remarks
Adrienne Schaffer, Esq.
(Colonel Retired)
11
Unbreakable Crowns Awards
Main Stage
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2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
10
Military Children Got Talent "Dreams" Live Finals
Main Stage
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Awards
Main Stage
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3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Entertainment & Closing Ceremony
Main Stage
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Exhibitors
Main Stage Food Court
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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BlueCross BlueShield Association Presents
Family Health & Wellness, Mental Health Panel Discussion
First Floor (Near Nordstrom)
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Open To The Public
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Military Children's Six Foundation Education Panel Discussion
First Floor ( Near Nordstrom)
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Open To The Public
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Family and Children Activities
Arts & Craft For Children
First Floor (Near Guest Relations)
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Open To The Public
Important Notes
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Admission and all events are free and open to the public. Registration required to receive special gifts (while supplies last).
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Live Stream Available Here: Main stage events, symposiums for those unable to attend in person.
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Security and Emergency Information: First aid and security staff will be stationed throughout the venue.