The Rhone American Cemetery located in Draguignan, France, will host a ceremony to mark the 82nd anniversary of Operation Dragoon, the Allied invasion of Southern France during World War II. This event will honor the men and women who gave their lives in pursuit of freedom.

ABMC representatives, U.S. and French officials as well as the general audience will gather to remember the enduring legacy made on French soil.

Ceremony details:
Date: Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026.
Time: 9:45 a.m. CET
Location: Rhone American Cemetery, 553 Blvd. John F. Kennedy, 83300 Draguignan

The ceremony will include speeches from dignitaries, a wreath-laying and a moment of silence in memory of the approximately 1,150 service members buried or commemorated at the cemetery.