TROOP 415

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Troop 415 will once again attend and help organize the Memorial Day flag planting ceremony on the Saturday before Memorial Day.

This is an event the Troop organizes and runs. Our Scouts will lead the flag raising ceremony for the garrison flag at the cemetery. There will also be presentations from veterans sharing how they see the impact of Scouts planting flags and carrying on this meaningful tradition. Following the ceremony, our Scouts will join approximately 400 other Scouts and adults in placing more than 30,000 flags at every gravestone throughout the cemetery.

Itinerary

• 8:30am – Arrive at 1 Lincoln Blvd., Presidio of San Francisco
• 9:00am – Event begins promptly
• Presentation by a Veteran
• Scouter talking to the scouts about sensitive subjects centered around service, sacrifice, death, suicide, resilience, and determination
• 11:00am – Event concludes

What to Bring

• As a high-profile event, this will be a Class A uniform event (merit badge sash not required).
• The weather can be unpredictable, dressing in layers is always encouraged.
• Water
• Sunscreen

Event Details

This event is always well attended by Scouts from across our District and Council. It’s a meaningful opportunity not only to earn service hours and complete certain Rank advancement requirements, but—more importantly—for Scouts to honor and learn about the sacrifices made by others in service to our country.

Registration is required for this event and is free of charge. For additional details, visit the Council’s event page.

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