Celebrate Memorial Day at Lakewood
Join us at Lakewood Cemetery on Memorial Day to honor veterans and remember loved ones in a beautiful and peaceful setting. The day begins with a memorial service and continues with family and educational activities in the afternoon. All activities are free and open to the public (except the $2 streetcar rides from the Minnesota Transportation Museum).
Memorial Day service - 10:30 a.m.
Our traditional Memorial Day service is held near the Soldiers Memorial monument inside the cemetery.
The service, emceed by Lakewood’s president Ronald Gjerde, Jr., typically includes:
- Gospel quartet led by Robert Robinson
- Minneapolis Police Band
- Dove release
- The playing of Taps
- Reading of General Logan’s Orders
- Color guard
Please note: There are a limited number of chairs, so we welcome visitors to bring their own blankets or portable chairs for seating.
Tours, Family & Educational Activities - Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Learn about local history and art through educational tours and activities at Lakewood on Memorial Day.
Parking
Visitors may park alongside roads in the cemetery except where there are "no parking" signs. Please note that traffic on Memorial Day can be congested, especially when entering or exiting the cemetery. You may also use the Dupont & 42nd Street entrance (open Memorial Day only). see a map of the cemetery (PDF).
What if it rains?
If it rains, the 10:30 a.m. service is held in Lakewood’s chapel, located near the front gates of the cemetery. Call Lakewood at (612) 822-2171 for specific information that day.
What does it cost?
All food and activities are free, except the $2 streetcar rides provided by the Minnesota Transportation Museum.
Call Lakewood at (612) 822-2171 or email us at info@lakewoodcemetery.com if you have questions about this event. For more about Lakewood's history and art, visit Lakewood's Online Bookstore
