The vibrant stars and stripes of the American flag were on display on Wednesday as Flag Day was honored with gatherings at Ralph Gracie Memorial Park and at the Lake Bemidji waterfront.
After over 100 years as a prominent downtown location, the Bemidji Elks Lodge has sold its building, opening a new chapter for the organization as it looks to the future.
The American flag was memorialized in various ways on Tuesday in honor of Flag Day, both at Ralph Gracie Memorial Park and at the Lake Bemidji waterfront.
Flag Day ceremony held at Ralph Gracie Memorial Park
The history and purpose of the American flag was memorialized on Monday as local Bemidji Elks and American Legion members conducted a traditional Flag Day ceremony, including the retirement of decommissioned flags. Written By: Madelyn Haasken | ×
American Legion member Jim Stanton salutes while the Pledge of Allegiance is recited during a Flag Day ceremony on Monday, June 14, 2021, at Ralph Gracie Memorial Park in Bemidji. (Annalise Braught / Bemidji Pioneer)
BEMIDJI The history and purpose of the American flag was memorialized on Monday as local Bemidji Elks and American Legion members conducted a traditional Flag Day ceremony, including the retirement of decommissioned flags.