General Meade’s Birthday Celebration & New Year’s Toast

The annual General Meade Birthday Celebration will mark the 206th anniversary of the birth of General George G. Meade, commander of the Union Army at the Battle of Gettysburg. A parade of Civil War re-enactors, civilians in period attire, special dignitaries, heritage groups and participants will walk to Meade’s final resting place and memorialize his services to the nation. A 21-gun salute will cap off the program at graveside, followed by a champagne toast and refreshments. The procession leaves at 12:00 PM from the courtyard inside Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Pricing/Registration: FREE and open to the public but RSVPs are requested; a $5 donation in support of the Friends of Laurel Hill & West Laurel Hill Cemeteries is appreciated.

Presented in partnership with the General Meade Society

GETTING HERE

• We encourage taking public transit, biking, or being dropped off across from the Gatehouse entrance at 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19132
• Please follow event parking signs and see below for further parking information.

PARKING

• Vehicle access to the cemetery will be restricted to entering at the Central Entrance off of Hunting Park Avenue and the auxiliary gate on Ridge Avenue after 10:30 AM
• Limited parking is available in the open lot areas across from the cemetery (please be mindful of construction vehicles)
• Limited parking also available within the neighborhood.