U.S. Flag Retirement Ceremony to Be Held in Carson City on Flag Day

A formal U.S. flag retirement ceremony will be conducted by the Carson City Emergency Response Team (CERT), along with the Carson City Fire Department (CCFD) on Flag Day.

The ceremony will be held on Friday, June 14 at the Carson City Fire Department, Station 52, located at 2400 College Parkway, Carson City at 3:30 p.m.

At the ceremony, dignitaries, veterans, and other guests will witness the ceremonial burning of a U.S. flag in honor of our country and what our flag stands for.

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 that are unfit for display.

The preferred disposal method (known as retirement) is burning.

Guests can park for the ceremony at the Carson City Airport located at 2600 College Parkway, Carson City. A JAC shuttle will be available to transport guests to and from the ceremony. There will be limited handicapped parking available next to CCFD Station 52.