Memorial Day Garden of Flags and Ceremony

Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 7:30am
Louisiana State Capitol
900 North Third Street

BSM and volunteers will be planting 11,000 American flags and reading the names of the fallen from 9/11 to the present day.

The flags will be carried in by the For Our Fallen organization which consists of active and former military members. Please line the street in front of the State Capitol at 7:30am to Welcome the Heroes Hump carrying the flags.

The opening Ceremony will begin at approximately 8:30 am followed by the planting of the flags. The public is encouraged to attend. Seating for the ceremony is very limited. Please bring your lawn chairs. It's a great experience for your children and grandchildren!!

Flag pick up will be on June 3rd at 8:00 a.m.

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