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REMEMBER the Fallen. HONOR those who Serve. TEACH the next generation the value of Freedom.

Welcome to The First Nation Group Foundation’s Wreaths Across America page! We are honored to stand alongside Wreaths Across America in remembering our nation’s fallen heroes, honoring those who serve, and teaching children the value of freedom through this partnership.

Starting July 1st, The First Nation Group Foundation will match Veteran wreath sponsorships with a portion benefiting Blue Star Families.  This #DoGoodTwice effort allows our community to support active-duty military families in addition to our fallen service members.

The 2026 National Wreaths Across America Day is scheduled for Saturday, December 19, 2026 - see individual location pages for ceremony and wreath placement details. Our team will be participating by helping lay Veterans’ wreaths and reflecting on the service and sacrifice of our military members.

You can help us make an even greater impact. Please consider sponsoring a Veteran wreath, volunteering on Wreaths Day, or inviting family and friends to join you.

To donate to a participating location:
  • Select “Sponsor Wreaths.”
  • Choose a location to support by using the drop-down menu to the right of “Lee County Cemeteries.”
  • Scroll to select your location of choice.
  • If the cemetery you wish to support is not listed, scroll to the bottom and select “Or Search All Locations” to enter it manually.

To volunteer:
  • Select “Volunteer.”
  • Choose a location. If it's not listed, select “Lookup by Cemetery Name” or “Lookup by City or Postal Code.”
  • Complete the registration.

Thank you so much for supporting The First Nation Group Foundation and Wreaths Across America. #TOGETHERSTRONG, we ensure that no hero is forgotten.

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Location Information

FLBPNB - Bay Pines National Cemetery
10000 Bay Pines Blvd
Saint Petersburg, FL 33708, United States
Click here for the Bay Pines National Cemetery Page
Veteran Graves: 34,000
Coverage Goal: 34,000
Wreaths So Far: 805
Ceremony On: December 19, 2026 at 12:00 pm (EST)
Ceremony At: 
Wreath Placement: Immediately Following Ceremony

Location Coordinator: Ronalee Klase, Peter Parapon

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.

Parking Instructions

There is plenty of parking at this cemetery, so feel free to park in any available spot.

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Bay Pines National Cemetery. 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: 

Please note:  We will be placing wreaths at 11am with the ceremony to follow.

  • Everyone of all ages and backgrounds are welcome within volunteer size limitations and must be approved in advance.

  • Please help ensure that all participants get the opportunity to place a wreath.

  • Registration required.

  • Volunteers should arrive 15 minutes before their assigned time.

  • 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.

Our Locations

FLBPNB - Bay Pines National Cemetery

Welcome to FLBPNB - Bay Pines National Cemetery and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 19, 2026 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony). Please click "View" to learn more about our effort 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.

FLFMMG - Lee County Cemeteries

Welcome to FLFMMG - Lee County Cemeteries and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 19, 2026 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony). Please click "View" to learn more about our effort 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.

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