Flag Retreat

Can someone tell me what time this takes place? I really would love to attend, as my dh is a retired veteran and I think it would be a special time for him. Thanks as always!

Flag Retreat

Almost always at 4:30 PM, some special events might force a change, so you can check City Hall when you arrive for the exact time.

Flag Retreat

This is a really nice thing to participate in. The last few times I saw it, they played a shortened version of the various Military Branch Songs.

When they played the Marine Corp Hymn several marines (in regular clothes) that were at the park steped forward and stood at attention. The same when they played the Army song, etc. When they got to the Navy song a really old man stepped forward and I thought I was going to cry.

I%26#39;m an Army vet. and I just stayed back and watched, but it was very patriotic and moving.

Well this is something else I%26#39;ve never heard of. What is it?

It is basically a patirotic ceremony, which includes the lowering of the American and California State flags.

Depending on the day, you have the Dapper Dans singing, the Disneyland Band playing, or both.

It is basically honoring US Veterans from all services, followed by the lowering of the flags, then the folding of the flags, and finally marching the flag off of Main Street. Takes about 15 minutes.

You can find some photos of the event at the end of this recent album...

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mrsdisney68,

If you are planning a trip to Knott%26#39;s Berry Farm during your visit you might also be interested to know that at park opening they play the National Anthem (and recording) and say a few words to honor our country%26#39;s servicemen and women. Of course, DL%26#39;s Flag Ceremony is better, but just thought I%26#39;d let you know.

We were at Knott%26#39;s Berry Farm this morning at opening. While waiting for the gates to open, they played the national anthem, then opened the gates. What disappointed me was the fact that as I looked around only two boys and one man noticed the anthem was playing and paid respect. Everyone else in line just kept jabbering on......

Yeah, when I was there at Christmastime I just happened to be looking at one of the windows of the Snoopy Headquarters (in the Marketplace) at openning and didn%26#39;t realize this was going to happen. It was a really great moment for me because I was away from the crowd at the entrance! I was able to stand still and put my hand on my heart and even sing along, but I could tell there was quite a bit of activity over by the entrance. You really do have to be away from the actual entrance and turnstiles to get away from that lack of respect.

I really am excited about this. We have lived on military bases here and overseas and it is a solomon time when the flag is being lowered. I never realized they did it there. Thanks for everyones help.