Flag Placement

Flag Placement is held Annually on the Saturday before Memorial Day.

Locally you can participate at the Los Angeles National Cemetery on Wilshire and Sepulveda.

West Los Angeles, 950 S Sepulveda Blvd.

- Parking is located across the street at the Veterans Administration Facility but is limited. Follow Street Parking Signs to avoid tickets.

- Opening Ceremonies begin at 8 am. Check-in is from 7 to 8 Pre-registration expedites your time in line.

- All Adults and Scouts should be in full uniform. Parents, family and friends must be dressed respectfully.

- Leaders are expected to discuss proper behavior while at this event. This is a somber, respectful way to pay tribute to those that have given their lives for our freedom.

- No persons should run, or make unnecessary noise while in the cemetery.

- For additional information, along with codes of conduct and decorum, please visit the website at Boy Scouts Of America Memorial Day Flag Placement.

- Additionally, Scouts are welcome to Flag Removal following Memorial Day. If you are interested, ask at the check in table.

To register online, go to: http://bsa-la.doubleknot.com/event/1311458

I strongly recommend that you register online, so you won't have to stand in the long line to register on the day of the event. (Also: they will already have your patches ready for you at the end of the day).