How to Celebrate Flag Day

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Display the American Flag on June 14.

   Follow appropriate flag etiquette when displaying the flag.
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   Step 2: Attend any Flag Day ceremonies

   Flag Day has the fewest "traditions" when it comes to American holiday celebrations.
   
   Feel free to honor the American Flag in a patriotic way that feels comfortable to you. , Lesson plans may include a history of the American flag, discussing the Pledge of Allegiance, and perhaps a craft making an American flag.
   
   Students could also write short essays or speeches reflecting the history of Flag Day. , Display the American flag in a prominent location.
   
   Make an American flag cake. ,,, Most Boy Scout troops or other community organizations conduct a flag burning ceremony. , June 14 marks the day in 1775 when the Second Continental Congress declared the official foundation of the Continental Army, check the Department of Defense and US Army websites for more info about local events marking the day.
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   Step 3: if any

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   Step 4: in your area.

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   Step 5: Design lesson plans honoring Flag Day.

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   Step 6: Plan a party.

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   Step 7: Plan a barbecue and invite the neighbors.

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   Step 8: Start a patriotic pageant.

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   Step 9: Attend a flag burning ceremony.

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    Step 10: Since June 14 also serves as the anniversary of the founding of the United States Army

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    Step 11: make sure

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    Step 12: if near an Army base or installation

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    Step 13: to attend celebrations for the 2 events

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    Step 14: including birthday balls.

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