Happy birthday to the stars and stripes! If you don’t know much about Flag Day, we celebrate the adoption of the American flag in 1777 every June 14^th. Since the army was also created on that day in 1775, we can also say happy birthday to the army while we celebrate our iconic flag!
If you’ve never celebrated Flag Day before, here are some tips to help get your festivities started.

Plan a barbecue
It doesn’t get much more American than a cookout with hamburgers, hot dogs, and your favorite sides! Barbecues are the ideal way to celebrate any spring or summer holiday, and Flag Day is no exception. Be sure you have themed decorations, and don’t forget to…

Display the flag
Fly it high and proud, watch its stripes ripple in the wind, and admire those stars that bring the United States together! Keep the flag in a prominent place, and you can even make flag-inspired foods. For instance, you could…

Bake a flag cake
What do you like to eat on your birthday? Cake! So commemorate the birth of the flag with a red, white, and blue cake. If you don’t want to throw a party, however, there are other options for celebrating as well.

Go to a flag day parade
There are many parades and celebrations all over the country, and you can probably find one to attend in your area. If you live in Washingtin, you can attend the oldest continuing Flag Day parade in Fairfield, which began in 1910.
There are plenty of ways to enjoy Flag Day. Celebrate the stars and stripes on June 14^th!