Highlights
Pentagon Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremonies
From time to time, Wreath Laying Ceremonies are held at the Pentagon Memorial. Wreath Laying requests are requested and approved by the Building Management Officer through an application process. All groups and individuals, public and private, may apply to conduct a Wreath Laying Ceremony in the Memorial Park.
The operation and maintenance program for the Pentagon Memorial is resourced to provide support for four (4) wreath laying ceremonies a day, 365 days a year. The four time periods available for these ceremonies are:
- 10:00 a.m.
- 11:00 a.m.
- 12:30 p.m.
- 1:30 p.m.
Ceremonies are normally held adjacent to the Memorial flag pole and supported with the following items:
- One (1) portable podium with built in sound system
- Twenty (20) folding chairs
- One (1) tripod for display of the wreath
Requests are handled on a first come, first served basis. Groups should request a ceremony time as soon as possible, but requests may be accepted up to three (3) business days prior to the date of the visit.
Wreaths must be brought to the site by the group. The Pentagon will not accept delivery of wreaths for the group. Wreaths will not be returned to the group after the ceremony.
The Application Process
Individuals or organizations request a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Pentagon Memorial Park by filling out and submitting a Department of Defense (DD) Form 2798, Application/Permit for Use of Space on the Pentagon Reservation.
The DD Form 2798 is submitted via one of the following three methods:
- Email: PBMO_SpecialEvents@Whs.mil
- In person in the Special Events Office, The Pentagon
- US Mail to:
Special Events Program Manager
Pentagon Building Management Office (PBMO)
1155 Defense Pentagon
Washington, DC 20301-1155