Dropkick Murphys to Headline D-Day Rally in Support of Veterans
Unite for Veterans Welcomes Legendary Punk Band to June 6 Event on the National Mall
WASHINGTON — Organizers of the upcoming Unite for Veterans, Unite for America rally are proud to announce that acclaimed Celtic punk band Dropkick Murphys will join forces with veterans and their allies on the anniversary of D-Day, June 6, 2025, for a historic performance on the National Mall.
The band will headline the rally, delivering a high-energy set to support thousands of veterans protesting deep cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs and the federal workforce — where veterans make up nearly one-third of all employees.
"Since we started in 1996, Dropkick Murphys has always proudly supported the men and women of the United States military and are honored to count many of them among our most loyal fans," said Dropkick Murphys frontman, Ken Casey. "It will be a privilege to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with veterans on the anniversary of D-Day to raise our voices in defense of their jobs, their health care, and their dignity.”
The June 6 rally will take place near the Washington Monument and the World War II Memorial — a powerful backdrop for a day of protest, remembrance, and unity. Organized by the Unite for Veterans Coalition, the event will spotlight attacks on earned benefits, call out attempts to privatize the VA, and rally the veteran community to defend the institutions that serve them.
“We couldn’t ask for a better partner than the Dropkick Murphys,” said Will Attig, an Army veteran and lead organizer of the event. “Their music has long been a soundtrack for resolve and resilience — and the source of many post-9/11 war anthems. Veterans know the difference between patriotism and empty platitudes — and on D-Day, we’ll be rallying and singing for something real: veterans’ jobs, their healthcare, and American ideals.”
The rally remains nonpartisan and veteran-led, focused on upholding American values, preserving veterans’ benefits, and opposing any attempts to dismantle the systems that support those who served.