About 50 volunteers raised 497 flags Thursday for the annual Avenue of Flags at the Centralia City Cemetery, according to a news release.
The flags are provided through donations and represent veterans from the area who have died. The community has guidelines to determine eligibility.
Participants recited the Pledge of Allegiance and sung the National Anthem before raising flags. Flags will be displayed through the Independence Day holiday and are to be lowered Monday.
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