Seasonal & Holidays

Concord Marks Veterans Day With Annual Flag Retirement Ceremony

Community Tradition Returns To Sleepy Hollow Cemetery As Residents Gather To Honor Those Who Served.

CONCORD, MA — Concord residents are gathering today for the town's annual Veterans Day and Flag Retirement Ceremony, a longstanding tradition honoring military veterans and the nation's flag.

The observance provides an opportunity to retire worn American flags in a respectful manner, a tradition in Concord dating to 1965.

Organizers welcome residents to take part in the morning's observance.

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