On the 60th anniversary of the Canadian red-and-white Maple Leaf flag, some Prince Edward Islanders say the tense relationship between Canada and the U.S. has inspired them to put their national pride on display.

The red and white has been a symbol of national pride for many decades, and in the wake of Donald Trump's anti-Canadian rhetoric, a sense of patriotism is sweeping the country.

Canadians are marking the 60th anniversary of the inauguration of their flag with a defiant sense of patriotism. Some said Saturday's display was prompted by U.S.