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Flag Retirement Events

We are proud to announce that we recently set a world record on the 4th of July with 17,169 American flags retired simultaneously in one ceremony.


Our ceremonies are open to the public, and we'd love to have you. Whether you're bringing a flag, bringing your kids, or just coming to pay respects, here's where and when Old Glory Retirement Foundation gathers.

OGR Foundation

Schedule of All American Flag Retirement Ceremonies – 2026

  • Sunday, February 15th Presidents Day / U.S. Coast Guard Reserve Birthday (2/19)
  • Saturday, March 28th National Vietnam War Veteran’s Day (3/29) / Medal of Honor Day (3/25) / K-9 Veterans Day (3/13) / U.S. Navy Reserves Birthday (3/3)
  • Saturday, May 16th Armed Forces Day / Memorial Day (5/25)
  • Sunday, June 14th National Flag Day / U.S. Army’s Birthday
  • Saturday, July 4th United States of America’s 250th Birthday
  • Friday, August 7th WWTR Purple Heart and Gold Star Families / U.S. Coast Guard’s Birthday (8/4) / U.S. Marine Reserves Birthday (8/29) / National Korean War Veteran’s Day (7/27)
  • Friday, September 11th 9/11 Remembrance Day “Patriots Day”
  • Friday, September 18th National POW/MIA Recognition Day / U.S. Air Force’s Birthday
  • Sunday, October 11th U.S. Navy’s Birthday (10/13)
  • Wednesday, November 11th Veteran’s Day / U.S. Marine’s Birthday (11/10)
  • Monday, December 7th National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day / U.S. Space Force & U.S. Space Force Reserves Birthdays (12/20)
Honor guard members at a flag retirement ceremony

The Ceremony

A Ceremony, Not a Disposal

Every event is a full ceremony conducted with proper etiquette and respect. Flags are retired the right way, in front of the people who care about them.

Families and veterans gathered at an outdoor flag retirement ceremony

All Are Welcome

Open to Everyone

Families, kids, Scouts, veterans, and neighbors are all welcome. Bring a flag that's ready for retirement, or just come and be part of it.

Educator demonstrating flag folding to children at an outdoor ceremony

Education First

A Lesson Along the Way

At every ceremony, we take time to teach — what the flag represents, how to fold it, how to fly it, and how to retire it. Nobody leaves without learning something.

Speaker reading a veteran tribute at a flag retirement ceremony

Veteran Tribute

Veterans Honored by Name

Many ceremonies include our Veteran Tribute Program, where a veteran's story is read aloud and a flag is retired in their honor.

World Record Attempt

Going for a World Record

On the Fourth of July, Old Glory Retirement Foundation is attempting a world record for the most American flags retired simultaneously. It's an enormous undertaking, and it's exactly the kind of statement this mission deserves — thousands of flags, retired at once, with honor.

Upcoming Events

Join Us at the Next Ceremony

Every ceremony is open to the public. Check back here for the latest dates, times, and locations — or follow us on Facebook for real-time updates.

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Bring a Flag, Bring the Family

Bring a flag, bring the family, and join us at the next ceremony.