Flag Day, like other notable and patriotic celebrations, will be observed (once again) on June 14. Here's what we have learned about the holiday.

Batavia holds its Flag Day celebration Saturday which included some new activities this year. (David Sharos / For The Beacon-News) Jackie Buno of Palos Park and her husband Wayne came to the Flag ...

Flag Day was first observed in 1877, and in May 1916, President Woodrow Wilson declared June 14 Flag Day. ... displaying it outside homes and holding other patriotic events.

Saturday is Flag Day. In previous years, June 14 came and went for most people without a second thought. But this year, Flag Day is making a lot of waves - not only because of the Washington, D.C ...

Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the U.S. flag on June 14, 1777. ... There are also community events throughout the three-day festival, in addition to live music.

The main way to observe Flag Day is simple: Fly an American flag outside your home or business. Flags are available for purchase from many American Legion posts, hardware stores, ...

PHOTOS PROVIDED At one of its meetings in June, Covenant Cafe celebrated Flag Day in a variety of ways. This included ...

In a quick search for Flag Day events, ... It is time to retire the banner and hoist another flag, indicating a new ruler. Happy Flag Day! Ashlie Miller lives in Concord with her family.

Saturday is Flag Day \u2014 an annual national observance that, ... The Army's 250th anniversary events include Saturday's high-profile, divisive massive military parade in Washington, D.C.

Flag Day, a national holiday that honors our nation's flag, is Saturday, June 14, amid a weekend that also celebrates Father's Day and the U.S. Army's 250th birthday. Americans have recognized the ...