TAPS ACROSS AMERICA
The National Moment of Remembrance
MEMORIAL DAY, Monday, May 26, 2025 at 3 p.m
Join the Nation in a Tribute to Our Fallen Heroes
Every Memorial Day at 3:00 PM local time, Americans from coast to coast pause to honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. Taps Across America invites musicians of all ages, abilities, and instruments to unite in a moving, nationwide performance of Taps—the 24-note melody that has honored fallen service members for over 150 years.
Whether you play the trumpet, bugle, trombone, flute, or even wish to sing, your participation ensures that no hero is forgotten. Join thousands in this solemn tribute and be part of a powerful moment of national remembrance.
What is Taps Across America?
Taps Across America is a nationwide tribute dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifice of our fallen military heroes. Founded in 2020 by retired Air Force bugler Jari Villanueva, Co-Founder of Taps for Veterans, this powerful tradition began as a way to bring Americans together during the pandemic. Instead of parades and public ceremonies, thousands of musicians—professional and amateur alike—took to their front porches and local landmarks to sound Taps in unison.
What started as a moment of remembrance has grown into an annual Memorial Day tradition. Each year at 3:00 PM (local time), musicians from all backgrounds join in a synchronized, nationwide sounding of Taps, uniting the country in a shared moment of honor, remembrance, and reflection. More than 10,000 musicians participated in the inaugural tribute, and the movement continues to grow, ensuring that no sacrifice is forgotten.
Whether you are a musician, veteran, or simply someone who wishes to pay tribute, Taps Across America welcomes all to take part. Together, we ensure that the echoes of gratitude and remembrance resonate across the nation.
Join us this Memorial Day and help keep this powerful tradition alive.
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Memorial Day is more than the unofficial start of summer—it is a day of solemn reflection dedicated to the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Originally known as Decoration Day, this tradition dates back to the Civil War, when families placed flowers on the graves of fallen soldiers.
In 2000, Congress established the National Moment of Remembrance, encouraging all Americans to pause at 3:00 PM local time for one minute of silence. Taps Across America extends this moment by inviting musicians to sound Taps in unison across the country.
By participating, you help ensure that the sacrifices of our fallen service members are never forgotten.
Memorial Day & The National Moment of Remembrance
How You Can Get Involved
SIGN UP to play Taps on Memorial Day at 3:00 PM.
CHOOSE a meaningful location—your porch, a park, a veteran’s grave, or a community memorial.
SPREAD the word—invite friends and family to listen or play alongside you.
SHARE your tribute on social media using #TapsAcrossAmerica to inspire others.
SUPPORT the mission – make a donation to Taps for Veterans and help us continue our mission of providing a live sounding of Taps for all veteran memorials.
Whether you’re an experienced musician or just learning, your participation in Taps Across America makes a difference. Stand with thousands across the nation to honor those who gave all.
Participant Map - 2025
Taps Across America map of registered participants is updated weekly.
Total Registered Participants as of APRIL 25, 2025
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Whether you’re an experienced musician or just learning, your participation in Taps Across America makes a difference. Stand with thousands across the nation to honor those who gave all.
Resources
FAQ: Do you have questions about the Taps Across America event?
MUSIC: Download the music for the bugle call Taps. Listen to an audio recording or watch a video of a proper sounding of Taps.
PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES: Information on the significance of the bugle call Taps, proper notation, and guidance should you be required to sound Taps at a military ceremony or memorial.
HISTORY: An excerpt from “Twenty Four Notes That Tap Deep Emotions: The Story of America’s Most Famous Bugle Call”
SHARE your tribute on social media using #TapsAcrossAmerica to inspire others.
PRESS RELEASE: official press releases to share with the media. (short version) (long version)
PROCLAMATION: Official Proclamation to be used in your community designating May 26, 2025 as Memorial Day.
SUPPORT the mission – make a donation to Taps for Veterans and help us continue our mission of providing a live sounding of Taps for all veteran memorials.
Our Sponsors
This memorable event would not be possible without the support and contributions of our sponsors.
