On June 15, visitors to the Museum and the Festival
will park in the event parking area offered at the nearby Defense Logistics
Agency (DLA) and enjoy free shuttle buses to the Museum Campus. The DLA special event
parking area address is:
8725
John J Kingman Road; Fort Belvoir, VA 22060.
Shuttles will begin running at approximately 8:45 a.m.
and run continuously with the last bus leaving the Museum Campus at
approximately 5:45 p.m. This special event parking area is open to the
public – Fort Belvoir access identification is not required.
The trip from event parking to the Museum Campus is approximately five minutes.
Shuttle buses that are ADA accessible will be available. This parking area will
be monitored throughout the day.
Visitors traveling by ride share may drive
directly to the Museum and should use the National Museum of the United States
Army address (1775 Liberty Dr, Fort Belvoir,
VA 22060). The main ADA parking area is at
the DLA event parking area. Visitors with mobility needs may use the Museum
drop-off loop and proceed to park at the DLA parking lot. Please note the
passenger drop off area is the closest location to the entrance and the same
drop-off location for shuttle bus passengers. A limited number of
handicapped/accessible parking spaces will be available at the Museum for
visitors with a state-issued tag.
Prohibited Items
Portable chairs and coolers.
Food and drink, including gum, are prohibited. However, sealed water bottles,
empty water bottles, baby milk and formula, toddler food and food needed for
visitors with dietary restrictions (e.g., halal, kosher, or for medical
reasons) are permitted.
Firearms and ammunition; real or
replica. Federal law enforcement officers are authorized to carry at all times;
local law enforcement may only carry while on official business.
Knives, pocket knives, razors,
box cutters or any other sort of blade or pointed object.
Weapons, including clubs, brass
knuckles, hammers, martial arts weapons, stun guns, and others.
Tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaping
products, smokeless tobacco and nicotine, illegal drugs, marijuana, and drug
paraphernalia.
See a full list of prohibited items here.
Visit the Army Birthday Festival webpage for complete event information.