By Associated Press - Saturday, May 23, 2015

WASHINGTON (AP) - Performers are rehearsing for Sunday’s National Memorial Day Concert on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.

A full dress rehearsal for the performance is taking place on Saturday. Gates open to the public at 5 p.m. and the concert starts at 8 p.m.

The actual concert honoring veterans and members of the armed forces will take place on Sunday at 8 p.m. Gates will open to the public at 5 p.m.

This is the 26th annual concert. It will be co-hosted by actors Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise. Performers include singer Gloria Estefan, “The Voice” season five winner Tessanne Chin and the National Symphony Orchestra.

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