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In honor of America’s 250, we lift the voices and futures of young people who carry our nation forward.
America’s Torchbearers Showcase
Fashion Centre at Pentagon City (A Simon Property Mall)
A public celebration of:
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Youth performance & artistic expression
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Culture-in-motion across generations.
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The passing of legacy into the future.
Moving Legacies Forward.
Community Invitation
Fashion Centre at Pentagon City (A Simon Property Mall)
This Showcase is open to the public, a space where community gathers around the stories and leadership of our young people.
America’s Torchbearers Showcase
Fashion Centre at Pentagon City (A Simon Property Mall)
Featuring:
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Performances by youth & military child alumni
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Presentation of the Torch of Care Medallion
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Finalists’ display from Sneaker Dripping™
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Community celebration and recognition ceremony
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Youth performance & artistic expression
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Cultural storytelling and movement
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Recognition of caregivers and community support
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Finalists from the Sneaker Dripping™ Innovation & Design Showcase
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Public celebration of belonging, identity, and future leadership
This is where the world sees the legacy of the Military Child, and the youth who rise with them.
This is the moment of light.
Where the world sees what military-connected youth carry, and who they become.
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America’s Torchbearers Showcase
Where youth from across communities, military and civilian, come together to express identity, culture, and creativity.
This is a celebration of belonging, of legacy, and of the future we are shaping together.
Open to the public, in honor of America’s 250.
What is the Showcase?
The Military Child World Expo 2026 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.
Why it matters: military kids move, adapt, and lead. This stage belongs to them.
