Regional Flag Retirement Ceremony Planned In Simsbury Saturday

SIMSBURY, CT — Residents from throughout the Farmington Valley are invited to come to Simsbury to properly dispose of American Flags this Saturday, June 14, which is Flag Day.

Among the towns included in the Farmington Valley are Farmington, Avon, Simsbury, Canton, and Granby, though the event is open for anyone willing to properly dispose of a flag.

Local veterans organizations will host a U.S. flag retirement ceremony on Saturday, June 14, at 2 p.m. next to the Weatogue Fire Station, 252 Hopmeadow St., Simsbury.

The event will be cancelled if the fire danger is high or if there is heavy rain.

Participating in the event will be public service organizations, VFW members, and American Legion members in the Farmington Valley.

Anyone can bring a flag for retirement, event organizers said.

"Flags collected in towns around the valley will be honorably retired following selected parts of the American Legion's 'Ceremony of Retirement of Unserviceable and Old Colors,'" wrote organizers in an announcement.

Officials said the ceremony lasts about 10 minutes and includes the ceremonial burning of old, worn flags.

A family-friendly event, organizers encourage folks to take pictures.

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