What happens during a United States flag retirement ceremony?

Join the City of Plano, Plano Fire-Rescue and the Sons of the American Revolution for the annual June flag retirement ceremony. U.S. law allows a flag to be destroyed by fire if it is no longer in a condition to serve as a fitting emblem for display. Here's what happens during a flag retirement ceremony: 1 - A worn and tattered flag is lowered to represent all of the flags being retired. 2 - The flags are inspected and deemed unfit. 3 - The stars are cut away and burned separately. 4 - The stripes are burned. If you have an old, tattered flag you can drop it off to be included in the flag retirement ceremony. Flag drop-off locations: • Fire Station 1 (1901 Avenue K) • Fire Station 4 (6000 Roundrock Trail) • Fire Station 5 (5115 West Park Boulevard) • Fire Station 8 (4555 Hedgcoxe Road) Learn more:    • How Do You Dispose of Worn Out Flags in Pl...   More ways for you to #LovePlano: *Subscribe to weekly Plano City News: share.plano.gov/PCNyt *Follow Plano on Social Media: share.plano.gov/Socialyt *Share what you love about Plano using #LovePlano on social