Memorial Day and the SD State Veteran's Cemetery in Sioux Falls

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) with Erin Brown, Cemetery Director, and Aaron Pollerd, Deputy Secretary, about the SD State Veteran's Cemetery in Sioux Falls. From AI South Dakota Veterans Cemetery 4.9•Military cemetery•ClosedWebsite•Directions•(605) 277-8094 Address: 25965 477th Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Phone: (605) 277-8094 Operated by the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs Opened in 2021 as South Dakota’s first federally funded, state-operated veterans cemetery. The cemetery offers: Casket burials Cremation gravesites Columbarium niches Scattering garden Military honors and perpetual care Eligible veterans are buried at no cost. Eligible spouses and dependents may also qualify for burial services with a fee. Official cemetery information:South Dakota Veterans Cemetery Information You can also pre-apply for eligibility through the state VA website before burial arrangements are needed. Memorial Day events in Sioux Falls Memorial Day Ceremony at USS South Dakota Battleship Memorial (605) 367-7141 Monday, May 25, 2026 Ceremony begins around 9:00 AM Features a large American flag display outlining the historic battleship along the riverfront. Free admission and museum access. Memorial Day Program at South Dakota Veterans Cemetery (605) 277-8094 Monday, May 25, 2026 Official veterans remembrance program honoring fallen service members. One of the largest formal Memorial Day observances in the region. Downtown & Community Events You’ll also find: Patriotic craft activities and family events around town Farmers markets and live music downtown Museums and memorial sites hosting special holiday programming A few places people often visit during Memorial Day weekend: Washington Pavilion Hills of Rest Cemetery Wildwood Chapel & Mausoleum USS South Dakota Battleship Memorial Traffic note: road work on South Minnesota Avenue may cause delays over the holiday weekend. You can also browse updated local calendars here: Experience Sioux Falls Events Calendar Sioux Falls Festivals & Events See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.