Ceremony to Honor the Red, White, & Blue

(St. Mary’s County government Facebook photo)

The 40th annual Flag Day celebration will be held at 6pm Sunday, June 14, 2026, at the Leonard Hall Recreation Center at 23145 Leonard Hall Drive in Leonardtown.

This year’s ceremony marks a milestone as the county comes together to celebrate four decades of the event honoring the American flag and the values it represents. As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this year’s event carries added significance—offering an opportunity to reflect on our shared history, patriotism, and community pride.

The event will feature:

• A procession by various color guards and veteran groups from around St. Mary’s County.
• A special Flag Day service highlighting the history of the American flag.
• An official flag retirement ceremony demonstrating the dignified and proper method of disposing of worn, torn, or tattered flags.
• Hand-held American flags, food, music, and fun for children.

The cast from the county Department of Recreation & Parks annual Summerstock production of “Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical” will perform the national anthem.

Community members may drop off flags in need of retirement in advance at the Chesapeake Building at 41770 Baldridge St. in Leonardtown.

For more information, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1340.