Saratoga flag-retirement ceremony welcomes worn flags Sunday at Blaney Plaza

The Oct. 18 gathering begins at 5 p.m. and is open to people bringing damaged American flags or interested in learning about the tradition.

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October 18, 20261 min read

Saratoga residents can bring worn or damaged American flags to Blaney Plaza on Sunday, Oct. 18, for a community flag-retirement ceremony.

The gathering begins at 5 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time in downtown Saratoga, according to the city's event calendar. The Girl Scouts of Saratoga, Service Unit 618, and the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps are inviting the community.

People may bring flags ready for retirement or attend to learn about flag folding and retirement traditions. The city notice says everyone is welcome.

The event listing is on Saratoga's official calendar under “Flag Retirement Ceremony.”

Official city calendar listing: https://www.saratoga.ca.us/Calendar.aspx?EID=2695

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Reporting from Saratoga and the surrounding area.

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