The Ambassador of Belgium will host a reception for veterans, family and friends on the afternoon of Friday, January 23, 2026 to commemorate the end of the battle. Also included are 3 wreath-laying ceremonies at the Battle of the Bulge Memorial, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and WWII Memorial. And, don’t miss our special program on Thursday (full day) January 22 with speakers, raffles and displays! We secured a special Battle of the Bulge Association rate of $169/night (King) & $185/night (Double) plus taxes at the Embassy Suites Crystal City/National Airport in Arlington, VA 22202. This rate includes a discounted self-parking rate of $29/night, free transportation to and from Crystal City METRO and Reagan Washington National Airport, free hotel wi-fi, and complimentary breakfasts.

If you cannot attend, please consider making a donation in the amount of registration in honor/memory of your LOVED one. All donations are appreciated.

PLEASE NOTE: Itinerary Subject to Change As Needed

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2026			FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2026
4:00 pm	Guests may Check-in to the hotel and socialize in the Lobby		6:30 – 8:30 am	Complimentary Breakfast with your hotel reservation
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2026			8:00 am	Registration Open (Adams Morgan Room)
6:30 – 8:30 am	Complimentary Breakfast with your hotel reservation		8:15 am	Bus Boards
10:00 am – 12:00 pm	Hospitality Room Open (Adams Morgan Room); speakers, displays		8:30 am	Bus departs hotel for Arlington National Cemetery, WWII Memorial, Belgian Ambassador’s Residence, and more. Return to hotel. Gather in atrium to socialize.
12:00 – 1:30 pm	LUNCH ON YOUR OWN		6:00 pm	DINNER ON YOUR OWN
1:30 – 4:30 pm	Guest speakers TBD – (3:00 pm 15-minute break)		7:00 – 8:30 pm	Closed Board Meeting.
4:30 – 6:00 pm	DINNER ON YOUR OWN		SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2026
6:00 – 9:30 pm	Installation of 2025 Board Members, interview WWII veterans, raffle, guest speakers (7:30 pm 15-minute break)		6:30 – 9:30 AM	Complimentary Breakfast with your hotel reservation. Depart or stay longer and enjoy the DC metropolitan area.
9:30 – 10:00 pm	Continue book purchase and signings.
10:00 pm	Hospitality room closes. Displays packed and removed.

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HOTEL RESERVATIONS

You must make room reservations DIRECTLY WITH THE HOTEL by JANUARY 3, 2026 to get the BOBA special rate of $169/night King & $185/night Double plus taxes.

or call Embassy Suites Crystal City/National Airport at 1-800-257-6009 or 703-979-9799 and mention the Hotel Discount Code: BBA. Reservations include a complimentary breakfast each morning, free wi-fi and free airport shuttle every 20 minutes is provided to/from Reagan Washington National Airport and to/from Crystal City METRO.

Please make your reservations early to secure a room, especially if you want a handicap accessible room. Hotel reservations are based on availability so don’t delay!

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EVENT REGISTRATION

Online Registration for this event has Closed

$180 REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES: Registration, Thursday program/gathering, Friday wreath-layings, reception at the Belgian Ambassador’s Residence, and bus tour/museum. ALL MEALS ARE ON YOUR OWN.