The barricades were taken down and pushed aside, while other protesters, driving big rig trucks, drove the streets.
WWII veterans were first allowed access to the memorial remembering the war they fought in.
Patriotic songs were sung as flags were waved and then Senator Ted Cruz, Senator Mike Lee, and former Governor Sarah Palin spoke to the crowd.
They thanked the vets for their presence, reminded them that this was their memorial and country, and reprimanded the Obama administration for placing the barricades.
After the speeches, the protest moved to the White House, carrying the barricades with them.
Riot police met them at the White House, where the barricades were dumped.
By late afternoon the barricades had been put back around the memorial.
Many veterans and protesters pledged to return next weekend.
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