Flags 4 Freedom - Merriam, KS and Shawnee, KS

Plans are in progress for the Seventh Annual Flags 4 Freedom flag display and its surrounding events -- watch for changes!

2012 Event Schedule
June 30 - July 7
Merriam Marketplace

5740 Merriam Drive (west of I-35 on Johnson Dr., then north on Merriam Dr.)

JULY 4, 2012 -- Program and concert with 35^th Infantry Division Band

*******Below are events from 2011; updates for 2012 schedule to be posted SOON!********

Saturday, June 25

6:00 a.m. -- Flag displays set-up by volunteers, stop by to help and to meet your neighbors
7:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m. -- Merriam Farmers' Market
9:30 a.m. -- Opening Ceremony

10:00 a.m. -- Ragtime Piano by John Sankey; Music at the Marketplace -- sponsored by the Merriam Parks and Recreation Department

Friday, July 1

6:30-8:30 p.m. FREE Concert** -- The Blue and Gray Brass Brigade (Marches & Band Music)
- Bring your own chairs!
- Music at the Marketplace Friday Night Series; sponsored by the Merriam Parks, Recreation and Community Center Foundation

Saturday, July 2

7:00 a.m. through 11:00 a.m. -- Merriam Farmers' Market
10:00 a.m. -- Barbershop Quartet (vocal standards); Music at the Marketplace -- sponsored by the Merriam Parks and Recreation Department

Sunday, July 3

DAY OF REFLECTION. We invite you to walk through the fields remembering all those who have served and those who are currently serving our country. Please remember their families as well.

Monday, July 4

11:00 a.m. Picnic in the park

Hurricane Allie's, Merriam -- will sell pulled pork sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, trimmings, and drinks.
OR you're welcome to bring your own picnic fixin's.

12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m CELEBRATION of the FLAGS**

2:00 p.m. -- Wherever you are, join citizens across the nation in singing the National Anthem, more information at Of Thee We Sing

Tuesday, July 5

6:30 p.m. -- Flag displays will be taken down and stored by volunteers; stop by after work to help in the "cool" of the evening!

**Additional Concert Information --