Town to Mark Flag Day Today

The town will mark Flag Day today at 5:45 p.m. at the flagpole adjacent to the gazebo at Hamden Town Center Park behind Hamden Middle School.

The Hamden Elk's Lodge is hosting the ceremony and recently donated the newly errected flagpole  to the town.

The ceremony includes a presentation of the history of our nation’s flag with replicas of each flag. Local Scouts will demonstrate the correct flag folding ceremony. The history of our nation's military endeavors in defense of liberty will be recited to music. Town departments and dignitaries will participate.

The public is invited to attend this event, which is conducted by the Hamden Elks Lodge. 

In case of inclement weather, call the Lodge at 248-2224 or Karen Forsyth at 203 887-2967 for rescheduling information.

Damaged and worn U.S. flags may be brought to this event for ceremonial disposal at a later date.

Elks Lodges across the nation and its territories are mandated to celebrate Flag Day, which was initiated by the National Elks. The Hamden Elks, currently celebrating its 50year serving the Hamden and North Haven communities, are dedicated to patriotism and service to our hospitalized veterans, as well as youth scholarship, sports and drug prevention programs.