Louisiana Veterans Cemeteries to Host Wreaths Across America Ceremonies on December 13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 5, 2025 SLIDELL, La. – The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs (LDVA) invites the public to join us on Saturday, December 13, 2025, as four of the state’s veterans cemeteries participate in Wreaths Across America, a nationwide tradition dedicated to Remembering our fallen heroes, Honoring those who serve, and Teaching future […]
Louisiana to celebrate Marine Corps’ 250th birthday with cake-cutting ceremony at State Capitol
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 9, 2025 BATON ROUGE, La. — The State of Louisiana will honor the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps with a cake-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10, at the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge. Hosted in partnership with the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, the event will recognize […]
Gold Star Family Day

Secretary Meginley and the Blue Star Mothers of Louisiana invite you to attend Gold Star Family Day on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 10 a.m. The event will be held in the Louisiana Veterans Memorial Park adjacent to the State Capitol. Join us for a ceremony honoring Louisiana’s Gold Star families followed by a free picnic […]
LDVA to host Second Annual Veterans Day at the Capitol, will honor Korean War veterans for 75th anniversary of conflict

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 24, 2025 LDVA TO HOST SECOND ANNUAL VETERANS DAY AT THE CAPITOL, WILL HONOR KOREAN WAR VETERANS FOR 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF CONFLICT BATON ROUGE, La.—Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Charlton J. Meginley, Col (Ret), USAF invites all veterans and veteran supporters to attend LDVA’s Second Annual Veterans Day at the […]
Gold Star Family Day 2024

Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Charlton Meginley, Col (Ret), USAF and the Blue Star Mothers of Louisiana invite you to attend Gold Star Family Day Saturday, September 28, 2024 · 10 a.m. Louisiana Veterans Memorial Park adjacent to State Capitol Join us for a ceremony honoring Louisiana’s Gold Star families followed by a free […]
Veterans Day at the Capitol

VETERANS DAY AT THE CAPITOL Join us for Veterans Day at the Capitol on Monday, May 20 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.! Interact with LDVA staff and legislators Louisiana Honor Medal Presentation in Alario Plaza* Veteran Resource Tables in Memorial Hall** Visit the Louisiana Veterans Memorial Park Questions: Email veteran@la.gov or call 225.219.5005. *To apply for […]
