Flag Etiquette
at Parades

When an American Flag passes:

• Stand up.

• Remove your hat.

• Place your right hand over your heart.

• Stop any conversation you are having.

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Note: It is not necessary to salute every American Flag that passes.

• If it is carried by an honor guard or in a group with other flags, stand up and salute (veterans) or pay respect to the Flag.

• Do not salute small hand-held flags carried by parade attendees and participants.

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Teach your children to respect our nation's Flag. If they are given a small Flag, please do not throw it on the ground or in the street.