Plebe-Parent Weekend provides families and special guests a unique opportunity to visit, understand, and appreciate the varied aspects of West Point life for cadets.

Plebes, along with the support of specialist staff, plan the entire weekend for their guests, including events at the Parents Weekend Welcome Center, various briefings by academy leadership, select sporting events, a Plebe review, a dinner banquet, the class crest unveiling, a barracks closeout, and the release for spring break.

This particular weekend is celebrated annually and serves as a critical first step in the Fourth Classʼ leadership development. It provides the cadets with their first opportunity to serve in various leadership roles.

Cadet plebes enjoy the kickoff to spring break with their families during the annual 2024 Plebe Parent Weekend event March 22-23 at the U.S. Military Academy. Photo by Jorge Garcia/ USMA PAO.

Cadet plebes enjoy the kickoff to spring break with their families during the annual 2024 Plebe Parent Weekend event March 22-23 at the U.S. Military Academy. Photo by Jorge Garcia/ USMA PAO.

The United States Military Academy hosts the Class of 2027 Plebe Parent Weekend Banquet. The Class of 2027 unveil thier Class Crest. Sergeant Major of the Army Michael R. Weimer addresses the Class of 2027. West Point, NY, March 23, 2024. (U.S. Army photo by Kyle Osterhoudt, USMA)