And now, in the over one hundred years since picnicking in cemeteries was a mainstay amongst Americans, the practice is primarily outlawed throughout the country. Most cemeteries have stringent policies prohibiting picnics– especially gravesites located in big cities.
Nonetheless, the practice is not completely gone. There are still many U.S. immigrant communities that continue these traditions in hopes of honoring the deceased. Plus, some cemeteries hold annual public events to honor this earlier fad of American history.
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