The Memorial Day holiday is already upon us and Flag Day and the Fourth of July are not far away. For these and other events, American and 4-H flags, as well as the Chris Clover mascot outfit, are available to 4-H clubs on a loan basis from the 4-H office.

Here are some pointers on how to treat and display the flag in parades and on other occasions:

>The American flag, when carried in a procession with other flags, should be on the marching right or if there is a line of other flags, in front of the center of that line. The flag should never be carried flat or horizontally, but always upright and free.

>No other flag or pennant should be placed above, or if on the same level, to the right of the American flag.

>The American flag, when it is displayed with another flag against a wall, should be on the wall’s right and the staff of the American flag should be in front of the staff of the other flag.

>The flag should never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground or the floor.

>The flag should never be fastened, displayed, used, or stored in such a manner as to permit it to be easily torn, soiled, or damaged in any way.

>The flag should never have anything placed on it or attached to it.

>When used on a speaker’s platform, the flag, if displayed flat, should be displayed above and behind the speaker.