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Restrictions In and Around Flanders Field American Cemetery on October 27, 2018

Published October 17, 2018

Flanders Field American Cemetery in Belgium will host a ceremony on October 27, 2018 at 3 p.m. to mark the 100th anniversary of American operations in Belgium during World War I. Attendance is free and open to the public.

Important information for those attending the ceremony:

  • Parking restrictions near the cemetery will be in place beginning on October 27, 2018 at 12:30 p.m., and road closures will be in place beginning at 2 p.m. Only those with special parking passes will be permitted in certain restricted areas. See the map for details.
  • The visitor center will be closed to the public on October 27, 2018 beginning at 2:30 p.m. The visit center will reopen on October 28, 2018 at 9 a.m.
  • Restrooms will be available behind the visitor center building.
  • Plot B and C will be closed to the public during the ceremony.
  • For those decorating graves, please place all flowers prior to the start of the ceremony.

Press interested in attending should email Hélène Chaulin, ABMC’s Overseas Press Manager.

 

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About ABMC

The American Battle Monuments Commission operates and maintains 26 cemeteries and 31 federal memorials, monuments and commemorative plaques in 17 countries throughout the world, including the United States. 

Since March 4, 1923, the ABMC’s sacred mission remains to honor the service, achievements, and sacrifice of more than 200,000 U.S. service members buried and memorialized at our sites. 

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