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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.

Welcome to the The Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 16, 2023 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at THE FRONT ENTRANCE ON MOTT STREET to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.


Please help our location lay wreaths at as many graves as possible by clicking the red "Sponsor" button. Or, if you would like to volunteer to participate in the wreath laying ceremony, please click the “Volunteer” button next to the cemetery name below, and don't forget to click the "Invite" button to invite your friends and family to join you. 


Thank you so much for supporting THE BASILICA OF ST. PATRICK'S OLD CATHEDRAL

Sponsor Wreaths

Click "Sponsor Wreaths" to sponsor a wreath and help us reach our goal of honoring every veteran at the cemetery.

Volunteer

Click here if you would like to participate in the wreath laying ceremony on Wreaths Day at the cemetery.

Invite

Click here to spread the word encourage your friends to sponsor, volunteer or keep up with our news.

The Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit Heads South and Returns to New England this Month

This unique museum on wheels is free to the community and helps honor local veterans.

Wreaths Across America Radio is Proud to Announce the 2023 Escort to Arlington Coverage Sponsors

Tune in to hear LIVE coverage of the week-long trip!

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In Honor Of
by Judy L. for Wilbur Endy, Served From 1946 to Current, Honored by The Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral

Thank you to all veterans for your service to this great nation. Special thanks to our fathers & grandfathers, Wilbur Endy & Seymour B. Long, men who believed in duty, honor and country. You are forever in our hearts!

Location Information

NYSPOC - The Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral
263 Mulberry Street
New York, NY 10012, United States

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December 16, 2023 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony)

Thomas Beirne, William C. Duggan ,Jr.

Directions to Cemetery

Navigation systems do an adequate job finding the cemetery. When you arrive, please follow the people and signs to the site of the ceremony itself.

The Basilica is located at 263 Mulberry street, and the area is now known as Nolita( North of Little Italy) in lower Manhattan. The front door of the church is located on MOTT St. , around the corner from 263 Mulberry. On MOTT street we will have the ceremony at 12 Noon SHARP !

Parking Instructions

Parking is by chance in a very tight NYC , with many restrictions. There are parking lots around the area, but the closest one is on MOTT Street RIGHT  after you turn off HOUSTON  street , on the left hand side and right before the Basilica.

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at The Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral in New York City. Please do not forget to register to volunteer! That way you will get all updates about the cemetery itself.

Here are some things to remember about the ceremony:

  • Everyone of all ages and backgrounds is welcome.
  • Please help ensure that all participants get the opportunity to place a wreath.
  • Please follow the location coordinators instructions on where to place wreaths, as well as "how" they should be placed.
  • We especially appreciate volunteers willing to help clean-up. Please check in with the location coordinator if you are interested in helping with the clean-up.

The most important thing to remember is to have a wonderful experience participating in the ceremony and thank you so much for help Wreaths achieve our mission to remember, honor and teach.

Local Groups Supporting Us

NJ0172 - American Legion Post 59 Morristown

Welcome to the American Legion Post 59 Morristown Wreaths Across America Support Page! Our Sponsorship Group is proud to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day on December 16th. Thank you so much!

NY0418 - RSM VALOR - New York Metro

Welcome to NY0418 - RSM VALOR - New York Metro! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support The Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!

3 groups support us. Click "View Our Groups" to see them all.