Events

Wednesday, July 16

Tours

Enjoy a tour of the memorials during the day or a shorter tour in the evening. Each tour includes water, light snack, earpieces for all participants, licensed certified tourist guide. The tour bus will pick up and drop off at the hotel. Please be down in the lobby to check in with the tour guide 30 minutes before departure. The tour bus schedule is tight and needs to depart at 10:00 AM and 6:30 PM.

DAY TIME TOUR

4-hour daytime tour of the memorials $65/person


Pick up 10:00 AM: Be outside of the Grand Hyatt Washington at 9:30 AM

to check-in with tour company - 1000 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001.

Stops during the tour:

  • Capitol Building - drive by
  • Washington Mall and Smithsonian Museums - drive by
  • View of the White House - drive by
  • World War II Memorial - Stop and Walk
  • Tidal Basin where cherry trees are located - Drive by
  • Jefferson Memorial - Stop and Walk
  • Lincoln Memorial - Stop and Walk
  • Vietnam Memorial - Stop and Walk
  • Executive Building - drive by
  • White House - drive by

Drop off: Grand Hyatt Washington - 1000 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001


EVENING TOUR

3-hour evening tour of the memorials $65/person. All persons will have LED identification bracelets for evening tour.


Pick Up 6:30 PM: Be outside of Grand Hyatt Washington at 6:00 PM

to check-in with tour company - 1000 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001.

Stops during the tour:

  • Capitol Building - drive by
  • Washington Mall and Smithsonian Museums - drive by
  • View of the White House - drive by
  • World War II Memorial - Stop and Walk
  • Tidal Basin where cherry blossom trees are located - Drive by
  • Jefferson Memorial - Stop and Walk
  • Lincoln Memorial - Stop and Walk
  • White House - drive by

Drop Off: Grand Hyatt Washington - 1000 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Friday, July 18

Daughters Luncheon

Noon

The Daughters Luncheon is one of the most fun events at the Grand Convocation.
It is time to honor the leadership of our organization, take a break from the
business meetings, and enjoy time with your sisters.
This year features authentic Artsakhi folk dancing and musical performances.

  • Starter:
    Baby Greens salad with:
    • Strawberries
    • Toasted Pecans
    • Feta Cheese
    • Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • Dessert:
    • Chocolate Orange Tart - Citrus Anglaise
    • Berry Compote
  • Entree:
    Chef choice starch & vegetable side:
    • Pan Seared Salmon
      or
    • Seared Organic French-Cut Chicken Breast
Daughters Luncheon

Friday, July 18

Armenian Kef Party – Live Band

6:30 PM Cocktails 7:00 PM Dinner- Midnight

Come hear and dance to a special performance in Washington D.C. from the Fab Four
Kef Time band touring the U.S. from across Michigan, Wisconsin and Toronto CN.
They are giving a special performance in Washington DC. The Homenetmen Dance Group
from Washington DC will start off the dancing at 8:30 PM with a group dance performance.

Friday’s dinner dance is a fun event for the whole family.
The music and dance start at 9:00 PM.

Friday Night Dinner - Three choices to order:

  • Grilled Hanger Steak:
    • Crisp Potato Galette
    • French Beans
    • Baby Carrots
    • Demi Sauce
  • Crusted Halibut Filet:
    • Guest Mushroom Tapenade
    • Confit Diced Yukon Potatoes
    • Baby Vegetables
    • Lemon Fume
  • Herb Roasted Chicken:
    • Spring Asparagus
    • Baby Carrots
    • Parmesan Potato Gratin
    • Roasted Jus Lie

*Vegetarian and Gluten-Free meals will be prepared by the hotel upon request.

Ticket Price $140
After June 1, 2025 price increase

FAB 4 KEF BAND

Saturday, July 19

Banquet Dinner

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The banquet is when we celebrate our 2025-2026 Avak Tivan and Avak Khorhourt,
recognize the men and women that led our organization during the past year, and
recognize special individuals as Man of the Year and Woman of the Year who made an
important contribution to Armenian culture, social welfare, and human rights. 2025 is a
year of remembering as well as an awakening as we look toward our future. The
banquet dinner is also an evening to re-new our bonds as Knights and Daughters and
celebrate new relationships from new friends you meet at the convocation.

Cocktails begin at 6:30 PM.
Procession begins at 7:00 PM followed by presentation of the flags.

Banquet Dinner features three choices to order:

  • Seared Beef Tenderloin Filet:
    • Wild Mushroom Ravioli
    • Golden Beet and Carrot Puree
    • Caramelized Pearl Onion
    • Burgundy Sauce
  • Pan Seared Snapper (Gluten Free):
    • Quinoa Pilaf
    • Roasted Asparagus
    • Heirloom Tomatoes
    • Mustard Dill Sauce
  • Lemon Pepper Chicken (Gluten Free):
    • Saffron Cauliflower Puree
    • Baby Vegetables
    • Chive Oil

*Vegetarian meal will be prepared by the hotel upon request.