Flag Ceremonies
Flag Retirement Ceremony
Freedom Flag Ceremony
Recipe For An American Flag
This is just one idea for a solemn and respectful way to retire a US Flag that has seen it's last glory day.
Have six girls hold the flag, three on each side. One girl uses scissors to cut each stripe away as another reminds us of the original thirteen colonies names. Each stripe is placed in the fire after it is cut off. When all the stripes were removed, place the field of stars into the flames & remember the fifty states for which the stars stand.
Close with taps.
The stage area should be dark. Narrator is off stage or else on stage holding a small light to read by.
Narrator: From the four corners of the earth, they came. (enter four girls with small flashlights or lit candles) They carried a torch in freedom's name. (Pause)
Freedom of speech
1st girl: And speak we must!
Narrator: Freedom of worship
2nd girl: In God we trust
Narrator: Freedom from want
3rd girl: Freedom from weakness and greed
Narrator: Freedom from fear
4th girl: is freedom indeed!
Narrator: Let these freedoms be the beacons that call thee to the land of the free and the home of the brave.
The flag is brought onto the stage.
Narrator: To honor the flag is to honor the freedom for which it stands, Please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance.
All participants escort flag off stage.
(a.k.a. Make a Flag Ceremony)
In center of stage is a large basket in which a flag is hidden.
Narrator: Will you please rise for the presentation of the colors.
Girls come in single file, each carrying a component of the flag. They are followed by
the Girl Scout flag. Girls stand across the stage behind the basket.
Narrator: Red for valor - for the courage of all women who, with a dream in their hearts, crossed the ocean to begin life anew in a free land. For the bravery of women who, with hope and faith, crossed the prairie and mountains of our vast land. For the
steadfastness of these women who, through all adversities, shouldered the country's burdens to emerge as stronger individuals.
Place red streamers in basket.
Narrator: White for purity - for the integrity of all women whose fortitude wove the strands of diverse cultures into an integral national heritage. For the piety of all women whose faith formed the foundation upon which our country was built and continues to grow.
White streamers are placed in basket.
Narrator: Blue for justice - for the foresight of all those women who created an atmosphere in which each of their children could develop to their fullest potential. For the perseverance of all those women who contributed their talents to further the development of our country.
Light blue paper or piece of cloth is placed in basket.
Narrator: Stars for dreams - for the dreams of the future. That the generations of tomorrow may fulfill the promise of the past 200 years, so that the visions of those who came before us will be revitalized and the future will hold forth hope and promise for all generations to come.
Stars are placed in basket.
Pick up flagpole and "stir"
Narrator: Stirring the stories of my stars and stripes, I symbolize the soul of America, er ideas and aspirations, her institutions and traditions.
Remove the folded flag.
Narrator: This flag, which we honor and under which we serve, is the symbol of our uity, our power and our purpose as a nation.
Two or more girls unfold the flag, attach it to the pole & stand at attention.
Narrator: Please join us in saying the Pledge of Allegiance.
All say Pledge of Allegiance
Narrator: All Girl Scouts make the Girl Scout Sign and say the Girl Scout Promise
All Scouts say Promise.
Narrator: Color guard, post your colors.
Wait for flags to be posted.
Narrator: Color guard retreat.
Wait for color guard to return to their places.
Dismiss all.