Wreaths Across America Ceremony & Wreath Placement
10410 Veterans Memorial Dr
Houston ,TX 77038
The Wreaths Across America Ceremony & Wreath Placement at Houston National Cemetery offers a meaningful way for families from the Champions, Willowbrook, and North Houston area to honor veterans together this holiday season.
Thousands of volunteers will gather for a late‑morning ceremony before spreading out across the cemetery’s fields of headstones, laying evergreen wreaths and pausing to say each veteran’s name aloud. It’s a quiet, powerful experience that blends remembrance, service, and community in one of the country’s largest national cemeteries.
Quick Facts
- Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
- Time: Ceremony begins at 11:00 a.m.; wreath placement follows immediately afterward
- Location: Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77038
- Focus: National Wreaths Across America day of remembrance honoring approximately 100,000 veterans buried at Houston National Cemetery
- Activities: Opening ceremony and program, followed by volunteer wreath placement at individual graves
- Parking: On‑site parking; arrive early as traffic and crowds can be heavy on Wreaths Across America day
Families are encouraged to dress for cool outdoor weather, wear comfortable shoes for walking on grass, and consider carpooling due to limited parking. Many parents bring children so they can experience this act of remembrance firsthand. For a link to sponsor a wreath, learn more about volunteering, and find additional community events near Champions and Willowbrook, visit My Neighborhood News before you head out.


