Support Event

Cypress Hills National Cemetery Memorial Day Flag Planting Event

May 25, 2024

08:30 AM - 02:30 PM EDT

New York City Platoon

Event overview

On May 27th, for Memorial Day weekend, we'll be honoring our Veterans by planting flags at their grave sites. There are over 27,000 Veterans buried at Cypress Hills National Cemetery, and we will be sure to honor every last one, so no hero is left behind.

πŸ“… May 25 (rain or shine)
⏰ 8:30am Start
πŸ“ Cypress Hills National Cemetery
625 Jamaica Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208

Things to Consider:
βœ… Wear comfortable clothing and dress accordingly for the weather.
βœ… We suggest you wear gloves as the flags are on wooden poles and can give you splinters as you insert the flags into the ground.
βœ… Feel free to bring little carts or backpacks to carry as many flag bundles as possible.
βœ… Bring water/hydration.

Type

Support Event

What To Wear

TMC blues, Casual (nice jeans, etc.), Closed-Toe Shoes

Accessibility

Uneven terrain

Who's Invited

Groups
Teens
Adults (21+)
Seniors (55+)
Adults (18+)

Event Contact

When and where

Date

May 25, 2024

Time

08:30 AM - 02:30 PM (EDT)

Location

Cypress Hills National Cemetery

625 Jamaica Avenue
Brooklyn, NY

Parking Information

Street Parking near Venue

625 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11208 Brooklyn, NY

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