Enjoy the patriotic sounds of the annual Comcast NBCUniversal Memorial Salute at the Mann, presented by Welcome America, under the direction of guest conductor Byron Stripling. The POPS will perform a stirring repertoire of traditional anthems, Great American Songbook classics and show tunes featuring guest vocalist Sydney McSweeney and violinist Jennifer Orchard. Favorites include “Sweet Georgia Brown,” “Hymn to the Fallen,” and “America the Beautiful,” along with the popular “Armed Forces Salute.” The concert is dedicated to those who served in the United States military and their families this Memorial Day weekend. The U.S. Army, Navy and Marine Corps all were founded in Philadelphia by the Continental Congress more than 240 years ago. Today, Pennsylvania is home to thousands of veterans. Free to all active and retired military members and their families, Philadelphia police officers and firefighters. The event ends with a spectacular fireworks display. Free tickets are limited for the general public, so reserve now.