The Carson City Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), in conjunction with the Carson City Fire Department (CCFD), will conduct a formal U.S. flag retirement ceremony on Flag Day, Saturday, June 14, at 12:00 p.m. at CCFD Station 52.
Guests can park at the Carson City Airport located at 2600 College Parkway, Carson City, NV 89706.
A JAC shuttle will be available to transport guests to and from the ceremony. Limited handicapped parking is available next to Station 52.
The United States Flag Code establishes advisory rules for the display and care of the flag of the United States.
Included in these rules is guidance regarding the proper disposal of U.S. flags, which are unfit for display. The preferred method for disposal (known as retirement) is burning.
Flag Day is observed on June 14 to honor and commemorate the adoption of the American flag, which occurred on this day in 1777 by the Second Continental Congress.
At the formal U.S. flag retirement ceremony conducted by CERT and CCFD, dignitaries, veterans, and other guests will witness a ceremonial burning of a U.S. flag in honor of our country and what our flag stands for.
