Flag Day 2024

Flag Day 2024: Heartwarming Ceremonies and Celebrations Across the Nation

Check out the touching moments and patriotic displays on Flag Day! 🇺🇸

Flag Day in 2024 brought about heartwarming ceremonies and celebrations across the nation, as communities came together to honor the American flag. Scenes from the Flag Day ceremony at Elks Lodge showcased the dedication of NJROTC members Matthew Height and Lilia Kellermoore, who meticulously folded the flag while Troy Calloway explained the significance of each fold. In Hartford, VFW Post 8834 displayed the Avenue of Flags at Sawyer Park on Branch St., creating a beautiful tribute to the flag. Meanwhile, in Washington, D.C., Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton marked the day by advocating for equal respect for the D.C. flag.

To highlight the importance of Flag Day, Norton's celebration in D.C. symbolizes the ongoing efforts to secure equal recognition for all flags. The Avenue of Flags in Hartford exemplifies the community's enduring patriotism and commitment to honoring the flag. The ceremony at Elks Lodge demonstrates the dedication and pride of young individuals like Matthew Height and Lilia Kellermoore in upholding American traditions. These events not only commemorate the flag but also unite communities in a shared sense of national pride and respect.