Directions to Cemetery

Parking Instructions

There is plenty of parking along the sides of the road. When parking please allow room for other vehicles to pass.  Please be thoughtful of those who may need clear access to the ceremony, and leave room for them near the flagpole.  It was very busy last year, and many struggled to find parking close enough to make the walk.  Handicap parking will be down Mallon Road on the left-hand side. If you need additional assistance, please let one of the Civil Air Patrol members know and they will assist you.

If you would like to have someone special you would like to have honored with a wreath you can do so by going to:

• The National Gravesite Locator at https://gravelocator.cem.va.gov/ to find the information required to make the request.
• After finding the grave specific information, please go to the Wreaths Across America page at https://donate.wreathsacrossamerica.org/?pageId=34024&relatedId=16213&productId=116 and scroll down to find the “Grave Specific” button. To ensure the program works correctly, complete all the information (even the optional items) or we may not be able to place the wreath.

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Please do not forget to register!

Here are some things to remember about the ceremony:

• This is a solemn occasion to honor those who have served our country. Please conduct yourself in a manner fitting the occasion.  No horseplay.
• Everyone of all ages and backgrounds is welcome.
• Ceremonies around the world will be starting at the same moment, so please be on time.
• We will place wreaths no matter what the weather is. Please dress for any inclement weather that may occur.
• Please help ensure that all participants get the opportunity to place a wreath.
• Please follow the location coordinators instructions on where to place wreaths, as well as "how" they should be placed.
• No sitting on stones
• No Smoking
• No Pets
• No wreaths will be placed before the ceremony. If you wish to place wreaths, please attend the ceremony and we will place them immediately after it.

The most important thing to remember is to have a wonderful experience participating in the ceremony and thank you so much for help Wreaths achieve our mission to remember, honor and teach.