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Festival of Flags remembrance ceremony in Ferndale

Avenue of Flags display at Greenacres Memorial Park. (May 29, 2016) Photo: Whatcom News
Avenue of Flags at Greenacres Memorial Park 2016-05-29
Avenue of Flags at Greenacres Memorial Park. Photo: Discover Ferndale

The Annual Festival of Flags at Greenacres Memorial Park ceremony is scheduled to begin this year at noon on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30th. This event is presented by Albert J. Hamilton American Legion Post 7 and hosted by Moles Farewell Tributes.

Parking will be accessible via Northwest Drive on the north side of Greenacres Memorial Park. There will be some handicap parking for those displaying a permit but only as space allows.

Seating will be limited. Attendees are invited to bring lawn chairs.

At noon there will be music and food provided. The 133D Army National Guard Band “Brass Patriots” will be featured. There will also be a performance by the Bellingham Pipe Band, an Honors presentation, dove release and children’s activities.

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Free hot dogs and refreshments will be provided courtesy of Hempler’s, Franz Bakery and Woods Coffee.

At 2pm there will be the Remembrance Ceremony featuring Mac (David A) McMaster

Visitors to Greenacres Memorial Park all weekend will be treated to the Avenue of Flags featuring over 1,600 veteran’s flags.

 

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