Festival Host
Welcome!
We invite you to join together to
honor those who have fallen,
encourage those who now serve on our behalf,
and to establish a yearly tradition for our families
that celebrates the true spirit of Memorial Day at the…
The Albert J. Hamilton American Legion Post 7’s
45th Annual Festival of Flags
at Greenacres Memorial Park, Ferndale, WA
Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, 2010. 1:00 – 4:00 PM
The Region’s Largest Memorial Day Celebration,
Dedicated to the True Spirit of Memorial Day, and
a Yearly Tradition for the Entire family!
Honoring
The “Guardians of America”
This year’s special salute, in addition to our many veterans, will be to those actively defending our country, in wars around the world
Featuring
“Three-In-One” Festival events including national speakers, 1400 flags lining the pathways, Department of Homeland Security Helicopter landing, Pearl Harbor Survivors, bands, free food, and so much more including…
1:00 Festival Music
The New Originals, Brassworks Brass Quintet, and the
Ferndale High School Drum Line
2:00 Remembrance Ceremony
National Patriotic Speaker Jerry Stewart, Department of Homeland Security Helicopter Flag Arrival, Bellingham Pipe Band Processional, Heritage Flight Museum Flyover and Military Honors Presentations
3:00 Festival Reception
Bellingham Youth Jazz Concert, Hemplers/Franz/Woods/Hilltop Refreshments, Meet Pearl Harbor Survivors, Burchenwald Survivor and recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross Medal-DFC, Joe Moser Autograph Session, Kids' Activity , and Many Thank-A-Vet Opportunities
Throughout Memorial Day Weekend
Avenue of Flags featuring
over 1,400 Veterans’ Flags
lining the paths of Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale
Hosted by
Moles Greenacres Memorial Park
Please be inspired as your review each page of our website that shows what was planned for – and what occurred during – the 2010 45th Annual Festival of Flags in honor of the “Guardians of America.” We are now beginning to plan for the 2011 Festival of Flags, hosted by Moles Greenacres Memorial Park. Please stay tuned!
