Public invited to South Lake Tahoe Flag Day Ceremony

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The local community is invited to the Flag Day Ceremony at the Stella Van Dyke Johnson American Legion Post 795 of South Lake Tahoe. Community members and visitors are invited to join the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, and Sons of the American Legion at the Flag Day ceremony to properly dispose of American flags that are no longer serviceable.

The ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 14, 2024, at the American Legion Hall, 2748 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe.

Many Americans proudly fly the U.S. Flag at their homes and offices, but what do you do with the flag when it's old and tattered and you're ready for a new one? Don't just throw it in the trash — that's considered disrespectful. Just as there's etiquette for displaying Old Glory, there's also etiquette for disposing of flags in a dignified manner.

Every year on June 14, Americans celebrate Flag Day, considered by many as the most appropriate day to hold flag disposition ceremonies. American flags that are no longer serviceable may be presented to American Legion commanders, who inspect them to make sure they should, be discarded. When it's agreed that they've reached the end of their life, organizations like the American Legion hold flag retirement ceremonies.

Flags may be dropped off at the American Legion Hall at any time. If the post is closed, place the flag inside a bag and drop it off at the front door.

The Daughters of the American Revolution have been collecting used flags during the year through their dropoff bin at Grocery Outlet. These will be disposed of during the Flag Day ceremony.

“Post 795 is open beginning at 4 p.m., Wednesdays through Sundays and veterans and their families are always welcome,” said Post 795 Commander, Tom Millham. “We hope to see you there!”

The Legion is located at 2748 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe.

American Legion Hall Post 795 is available to the public for private parties. Call 530-541-8788 for rental information. For more information about the Flag Day ceremony, contact Commander Millham at 530-308-5215.