Southport Flag Retirement Ceremony



June 14 (Flag Day)
7:30 p.m.
Southport Park
6901 Derbyshire Road

· Participate in a 40 minute ceremony
· Hundreds of flags will be “retired”
· Color Guard entrance
· Armed Forces Medley
· Playing of “Taps” at conclusion
· Spotlight of Honorees
· Refreshments provided

Flags to be retired can be taken between 10:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. to
 Southport Government Center
6901 Derbyshire Rd.
Southport, IN 46227
Flags to be retired can also be brought to the ceremony.

New flags can be purchased at the ceremony.
Please Bring your lawn chair.

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