The Department of Veterans Affairs will host Memorial Day ceremonies this weekend at more than 120 VA national cemeteries across the country for 100,000 attendees.
All events and parking are free of charge and open to the public, and will feature wreath-laying ceremonies, commemorative speeches, the playing of Taps and other patriotic events to honor America’s interred service members.
“This Memorial Day weekend, we invite Americans to join us at a VA national cemetery to honor those who died in defense of our nation,” said VA Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs Sam Brown. “Together, we will ensure the legacies of these brave heroes live on for generations.”
All 157 VA National Cemeteries and 35 soldiers’ lots will be open throughout Memorial Day weekend, May 22-25. View the complete list of official VA National Cemetery Memorial Day events and visiting hours at a location near you .