Memorial Day Events MN

Mueller Memorial is happy to provide a convenient guide to Memorial Day events in the Twin Cities. Most cemeteries host some sort of service to commemorate the servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Dates and Times

Every effort is made to get confirmation from the cemeteries for the exact date and times for services, and the times listed here will be noted as "confirmed" as we hear the 2023 Memorial Day service time from each cemetery staff. Until we receive confirmation, services we know are taking place but do not yet have a confirmed start time will be noted as "expected" (based on past service times). We will update the list as times are confirmed. Please check back for updates and call the cemetery to confirm times.

Decoration Day at Fort Snelling

Historic Fort Snelling | 200 Tower Ave, St Paul, MN 55111

May 27-29, 10AM to 4PM
Cost: TBD

Spend Memorial Day weekend at Historic Fort Snelling and experience how Minnesota celebrated “Decoration Day,” an early style of what we know as Memorial Day today.

Throughout the weekend the site will host programming on the entire 23 acre site from the new prairie landscape, inside the Plank Museum & Visitor Center and of course the historic reconstructed Fort Snelling.

On Saturday they will be rededicating the reconstructed 1820s fort flag pole. Historically the flag pole lasted about 10-15 years before the army had to replace it. A short ceremony will be held on Saturday morning to put up the large garrison flag for the first time since 2021.

On Monday Historic Fort Snelling will host “Decoration Day.” Staff will be dressed in 1890s military costuming to present “Decoration Day” speeches that reflected on past conflicts, especially the American Civil War, commonly heard during the late 1800s.

For more info, visit mnhs.org/event/9806 or call 612-726-1171

Fort Snelling National Cemetery — Memorial Day Service
Ft. Snelling National Cemetery | 7601 34th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55450

May 29, Ceremony in the late morning, usually around 10AM

As of page publication on April 4 2023, Ft Snelling had yet to officially announce the Memorial Day schedule of events but attendees can certainly expect a ceremony recognizing the service of all veterans who fell in the line of duty. There is usually music from the 34^th Infantry “Red Bulls,” a wreath presentation, veterans parade, rifle volley, and Taps. They expect many people, so plan to arrive early if you’d like to secure a seat. You’re also welcome to bring your own lawn chair if you’d like to arrive closer to the start time. For more information, visit cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/ftsnelling.asp or call 612-726-1127.

Local Cemeteries Offering Memorial Day Services May 29th 2023:
Times listed are noted as confirmed (by cemetery staff) or expected (based on past service times), but will be updated as times are confirmed. Please check back for updates and call the cemetery to confirm times.

• Roselawn Cemetery, 803 Larpenteur Ave W, Roseville 651-489-1720 Confirmed events: Organ concert and refreshments 11AM to 1PM on Sat 27, Sun 28 & Mon 29 as well as a $5 picnic lunch available those dates 11AM-2PM; Memorial Day Service at 10 a.m. on Mon. May 29 only, and it is recommended you bring a lawn chair or blanket.
• Calvary Cemetery, 753 Front Ave., St Paul 651-488-8866 Service expected to be at 10AM
• Elmhurst Cemetery, 1510 Dale St N., St Paul 651-489-1707 Service expected to be at 9AM
• Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 3400 Century Ave N, Mahtomedi 952-890-9291 Service expected to be at 11AM
• Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 1800 Edgerton St., Maplewood 651-776-6420 Service expected to be at 11AM
• Oakland Cemetery, 927 Jackson St, St Paul 651-224-2366 Service expected to be at 10AM
• Resurrection Cemetery, 2101 Lexington Ave S., Mendota Heights 651-454-5072 Service time is confirmed at 10AM near the chapel mausoleum.
• St. Mary of the Lake Cemetery, 1709 Stillwater St, White Bear Lake  651-429-5378 Service expected to be at 9AM
• Union Cemetery, 2505 Minnehaha Ave E., St Paul 651-739-0466 Service expected to be at 10AM