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

Welcome to CA0733P - Central Coast QOV, #79001's Wreaths Across America Page.

On December 19/19, 2026 (See location pages for ceremony and wreath placement details), CA0733P - Central Coast QOV, #79001 will be helping to Remember and Honor our nation's servicemembers by laying veterans' wreaths on their graves and saying their names out loud.

Please help us honor and remember as many fallen heroes as possible by sponsoring veterans' wreaths, volunteering on Wreaths Day, or inviting your family and friends to attend with you.

To Sponsor a Wreath:

  1. Select "Sponsor Wreaths."
  2. Choose the Quantity>Next
  3. Confirm the Group of Support>Next
  4. Confirm "Location to Support." There is a drop-down menu on the right of "Bakersfield National Cemetery." If there is another cemetery you would like to designate your sponsorship to, click "OR Search All Locations". Search by Cemetery Name in the left search bar and Address in the right search bar. Select location.>Next
  5. Customize your sponsorship>Next.
  6. Add to Cart.

To Volunteer:

  1. Select "Volunteer."
  2. Select a location to volunteer. If the cemetery is not listed, select "Lookup by Cemetery Name" OR "Lookup by City or Postal Code."
  3. Complete Registration.

Thank you so much for supporting CA0733P - Central Coast QOV, #79001 and Wreaths Across America!

Sponsor Wreaths

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

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Volunteer

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

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Location Information

CABNCB - Bakersfield National Cemetery
30338 E Bear Mountain Blvd
Arvin, CA 93203, United States
Click here for the Bakersfield National Cemetery Page
Veteran Graves: 8,540
Coverage Goal: 8,540
Wreaths So Far: 2,520
Ceremony On: December 19, 2026 at 09:00 am (PST)
Ceremony At: 
Wreath Placement: Immediately Following Ceremony
Wreath Clean Up: January 20, 2027 at 08:00 AM (PST), We ask participant to dress warmly, bring gloves, and a sturdy rope, pole, or another appratus to assist in removing the wreaths

Location Coordinator: Larry Gillette, Lynn Gillette

Directions to Cemetery

Navigation systems do an adequate job finding the cemetery. When you arrive, please follow instructions provided by Wreaths Across America site volunteers on where to park, and location of ceremony.

Parking Instructions

Please arrive early to allow time for parking and transit to the ceremony location.

Handicapped parking is available at the entrance to the cemetery. All general parking vehicles will be directed to the auxiliary parking area by volunteers. Please follow all guidance and instructions.

A shuttle bus will be available to assist with transportation to/from parking area.

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Bakersfield National Cemetery (BNC). This year's theme is to 'Live with Purpose' and 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.
  • Join us for a brief ceremony on Saturday, December 19th at 09:00 am at the Upper Assembly Area; transportation will be provided.
  • At 9:45 am, volunteers may commence laying wreaths.  Please help ensure that all participants get the opportunity to place a wreath.
  • Family and friends of veterans who sponsored 'grave-specific' wreaths will check in at the BNC's Public Information Center and will be the only participants allowed to lay a wreath between 7:30 am - 8:45 am.
  • 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. Our wreath 'Clean-Up Day' is scheduled for Saturday, January 10th at 9:00 am.  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. Thank you so much for your help in achieving our mission to remember, honor and teach the next generation about what it means to serve and live with purpose.

Our Locations

CABNCB - Bakersfield National Cemetery

Welcome to CABNCB - Bakersfield National Cemetery Wreaths Across America page.  We thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 19, 2026. Please click "View" to learn more about our efforts or to volunteer to help or click "Sponsor" to purchase wreaths that will be laid on the graves of our fallen heroes by our loyal volunteers.

ARLING - Arlington National Cemetery

Welcome to the Wreaths Across America location page for Arlington National Cemetery. As one of the largest veteran cemeteries in the United States, the goal of placing a wreath on every marker is lofty. Our volunteers are committed to Remembering and Honoring our nation’s veterans through the laying of wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each veteran aloud. Please help Wreaths Across America reach our goal by sponsoring a veteran's wreath and register to join us on December 19, 2026 at 08:00 am (EST) (Wreath Placement Wreath Placement begins at 8:00 a.m. with placement at the Tomb of the Unknown at noon) as we place the veterans' wreaths.