WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2013

2:00pm        Arrive at the Basilica of the National Shrine
3:00pm        Opening Ceremony participation of the XXXVIII International Congress of Pueri Cantores and Procession of Flags
4:00pm        Break, including snacks and water
4:30pm        Rehearse for America’s Independence Day Parade and Prayer for Peace

THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2013

8:45am      Rehearsal for the Mass of Nations
9:30am      Participate in the Mass of Nations
11:45am    Opening Ceremony participation for America’s Independence Day Parade
12:00pm    Enjoy a box lunch provided by the parade
5:00pm      Attend A Capitol Fourth, on the United States Capitol Lawn, including the National Symphony Orchestra and guest artists, followed by a grand fireworks display

FRIDAY, JULY 5, 2013

10:30am    Rehearse for the Prayer for Peace at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial
12:00pm    Participate in the Prayer for Peace at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Afternoon free for sightseeing
7:30pm      Participate in or attend the Evening Gala Concert at St. Patrick’s Church
Choirs singing in the Gala Concert will be assigned rehearsal times in the venue

SATURDAY, JULY 6, 2013

12:00pm    Arrive at the Basilica of the National Shrine and enjoy a box lunch
1:00pm      Begin multiple rehearsals for the Closing Mass
5:15pm      Concluding Mass and Ceremony at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, celebrated by Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington
7:00pm      Attend a Farewell Party at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill