Welcome! We Encourage You to Join Together for the
Albert J. Hamilton American Legion Post 7’s
47th Annual Festival of Flags
“The Price of Freedom”
Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, 2012, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Greenacres Memorial Park, Corner of Northwest & Axton Roads, Ferndale
Together, we will…
- Encourage those who are grieving
- Honor those who protect our country - past and present
- Enjoy a celebration of honor - with your entire family
...As we celebrate the true spirit of Memorial Day at the region's largest
Memorial Day celebration.
This year's salute will be for our many veterans and those actively defending our country, in wars and service around the world.
A Three Part Festival from 1:00-4:00 PM
…featuring 1,500 flags lining the pathways, Department of Homeland Security Blackhawk Helicopter landing, Pearl Harbor Survivors, bands, free food, and so much more including…
1:00-2:00 PM Festival Concert
Featuring Travis Brass from the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West
2:00-3:00 PM Remembrance Ceremony
The Price of Freedom wartime memories told by Grant Fishbook; plus Bellingham Pipe Band Processional, Emcee Debbie Chavez of the Debbie Chavez Show, Invocation by Lt. Col. Mike Kirkelie-U.S. Army Ret’d., Flag Arrival by Department of Homeland Security Blackhawk Helicopter, Flag Raising by Anthony Nady- Pearl Harbor Survivor, Thunderbirds/4H dove release, National Anthem by Christian recording artist Malcolm Oliver, Wreath Ceremony by American Legion Post 7 Auxiliary, Veterans Family Flower Placement with Active Duty Military Escorts, Historic Flyover by the Heritage Flight Museum, and Military Honors Presentations by the WA Army National Guard and American Legion Post 7.
3:00-4:00 PM Festival Reception
Featuring Pearl Harbor Survivors and 40’s-Style Pakawalups
Post-Ceremony family-oriented activities include a Pearl Harbor Survivor Autograph Session, chance to meet the people behind the wartime stories-Anthony Nady, Roger Allen, Daphne Grady, Walter Young, Michael Christensen, music by the 40-style Pakawalups, Lynden Pioneer Museum’s WWII USMC/Army Encampment (complete with “Mable,” a WC-55 Dodge 1943 Weapons Carrier), Thank-A-Soldier Program, Kids Activity, and free food and beverages including Hemplers Hot Dogs, Franz baked goods, and Woods Coffee.
Throughout Memorial Day Weekend
The “Avenue of Flags” featuring over 1,500 Veterans Flags lining the pathways of Greenacres Memorial Park.
Parking and Seating
Main Parking Entrance: on Northwest, just North of Main Entrance
Designated Handicap Parking: for permit holders, as space allows
Chairs: We encourage you to bring your own lawn chairs
Hosted by
Moles Greenacres Memorial Park, 5700 Northwest Dr., Ferndale, WA, 360-384-3401
Festival Host
“For many in Whatcom County, the Festival of Flags is the place to go to celebrate Memorial Day the right way…
because Moles takes it upon itself every year to transform its Greenacres Memorial Park into a flag-draped sanctuary for remembering those in the US military who have fallen in the line of duty.”
- Ferndale
Record Journal
