Flag Day observed in the U.S., June 14

On June 14, communities across the United States observed Flag Day, marking the Second Continental Congress's adoption of the U.S. flag in 1777. Events ranged from local parades and ceremonies, including Laguna Beach's Patriotic Pup Parade attended by Supervisor Katrina Foley, to Sonoma County residents deliberately flying U.S. flags upside down. Some tributes presented the flag as a symbol of freedom, hope, and equality, while others used Flag Day to stage protests, including flag burning and upside-down displays that referenced President Donald J. Trump's birthday. The mixed observances highlight that the American flag remains a contested symbol that prompts both celebration of national ideals and political protest.