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The Military Child World Expo Showcase
The Military Child World Expo 2026 Showcase is a vibrant public celebration of military-connected children and teens, their talents, cultures, and stories. From music and dance to spoken word, fashion, and innovation demos, the Showcase is the grand finale of the Military Child World Expo weekend.
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Why it matters: military kids move, adapt, and lead. This stage belongs to them.
The Meaning of
"Military Child vs. Military Children"
At the Heart of the Military Child World Expo (MCWE)
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Military Child (Youth):
A young person, child or teen, currently growing up in a military-connected family (Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, veteran, or Gold Star).-
Represents their personal journey, identity, and resilience while living the military life.
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Military Child (Adult):
An adult who grew up as a military child and still carries the values, perspective, and identity shaped by their military-connected upbringing.-
Honors the lifelong imprint and legacy of the military child experience.
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Military Children (Collective):
The global community of all who have lived or are living this experience, across generations, branches, and allied nations.-
Represents their shared story, pride in service heritage, and collective voices.
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At MCWE, we honor the Military Child at every age and celebrate the Military Children as a united global community.
The Showcase
The World Stage for the Military Child, and the Friends Who Celebrate Them
The Military Child World Expo Showcase is a joyful, high-energy public celebration where military-connected and civilian youth performers come together to share their talents, cultures, creativity, and stories.
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Open to the public, from 12 PM to 4 PM this experience transforms the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City into a world stage for the military child, a place where military children and their civilian peers stand side by side, united in performance and pride.
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From live music, dance, and spoken word to fashion moments, innovation displays, and cultural showcases, the MCWE Showcase delivers:
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Cultural fashion and flag presentations
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Youth spotlight segments
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Interactive family-friendly activities
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Special performances
One day. One stage. One unforgettable celebration of our children, together.
Sunday, April 26, 2026 | Fashion Centre at Pentagon City (A Simon Property Group Mall). 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM