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Salute Every flag in parade...

Originally Posted by rs

Hello, and thanks for a great site.

One etiquette question I do not see in any of the links (maybe I have
missed it, sorry) is the question of a parade with many US flags carried
by the many organizations, bands, etc. I have been always taught that
one should only salute the first passing of a US flag. Usually the
first honor guard.

Thank you for listening,

Dick

[sarahw]

Dick,

The flag code only says the following about flags in parades:

That the flag, when carried in a procession with another flag or flags, should be either on the marching right; that is, the flag's own right, or, if there is a line of other flags, in front of the center of that line.

It goes on to say that flags should not be attached to floats unless they are on staffs, and should not be draped over cars. There is no specific mention of how or when you should salute flags in a parade.

That said, common sense should dictate. We don't salute every flag we see driving down the street, and it's not practical to salute every flag in a parade. Do salute, however, when the national anthem is being played.

Thanks for asking!

Sarah