The South Windsor Patriotic Commission annualy celebrates FlagDay by burning all the old and tattered flags at 10 AM behind Firehouse #1 on Ellington Road. Anyone who can spend an hour helping is always welcome.
There is a Flag disposal box located in the
South Windsor Public Library.
PLEASE USE IT.
What size flag should I buy?
There is general rule for the appropriate size flag for a given pole.
FLAG SIZE & FLAG POLE
The typical size of a flag used at a residence is 3’x5’.
• 20′ flagpole / 3′ X 5′ or 4′ X 6′ flag
• 25′ flagpole / 5′ X 8′ flag
• 30′ – 35′ flagpole / 6′ X 10′ flag
• 40′ – 45′ flagpole / 8′ X 12′ flag
• 50′ flagpole / 10′ X 15′ flag
• 60′ – 65′ flagpole / 10′ X 19′ flag
• 70′ – 80′ flagpole / 12′ X 18′ flag
• 90′ – 100′ flagpole / 20′ X 38′ flag
• Boat 2' x 3'