The Trenton Rotary Club has announced plans to continue displaying flags during the Missouri Day Festival Parade – only this year with a different twist.
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In an effort to display both the American flag and the Missouri state flag, individual flags are available for sponsorship and will be mounted on poles from Ninth and Main streets to the overpass at Highway 65. Flags are currently on display on Main Street during the festival, but this addition will complete the parade route.
The two types of flags will be alternated on the poles and plans are in place to continue displaying the flags for many Missouri Day Festivals to come.
Flag sponsorship will be available for $50 each and the sponsorship will be good for three years each. Names of sponsors will be promoted through the media and will not be placed on the flags as in the past. Flags will measure 4 feet by 6 feet and are made of nylon fabric.
Although smaller flags were sold last year at a lesser price, over 25,00 were sold and the response was excellent. Rotarians are hoping for similar support this year and encourage patrons to honor loved ones with flags in memory or in honor of veterans, families or businesses/organizations.
Persons wanting to sponsor a flag may contact either Steve Maxey at 359-7244 or Rick Klinginsmith at 359-2274, parade co-chairmen.
Flags will be placed on the poles on the morning of the parade by local Rotarians and removed at the end of the day, creating a welcome sight to all parade participants and viewers as well as a special tribute to both Missouri and the United States during this state holiday.