If you ever happen to be near Town Square at the Magic Kingdom around 5:00pm be sure to check out the daily flag retreat ceremony. Magic Kingdom Park is truly one of the most patriotic theme parks you will ever find. Not only are American flags and bunting strung throughout park, pride in the American spirit is displayed each and every day by honoring our country through the tradition of respectfully lowering the American flag at dusk. The ceremony has taken a rich place in Magic Kingdom history and will continue on for years to come by honoring a veteran to assist with ceremony each day.
The flag retreat ceremony starts off with the Main Street U.S.A. Philharmonic and Town Square cast members proceeding to the the American flag after playing some patriotic music:
Next the Magic Kingdom Security Detail and the honored veteran of the day salute the the American Flag:
The Pledge of Allegiance is then conducted by one young member of the audience. Nearly all of Town Square was participating:
Next the Star Spangled Banner is played while the American Flag is slowly lowered to the ground:
The American Flag is then properly folded for the night and then passed off to the honored veteran of the day:
While the American Flag is being folded the Dapper Dan's sing along with the crowd "God Bless America":
The ceremony is then concluded and the veteran holding the American Flag marches down Main Street U.S.A. along with the Main Street Philharmonic playing patriotic tunes:
The ceremony is something to surely check our if you are looking for a unique Magic Kingdom experience. Check it out!
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