Summer Garden Flags

It’s that time of year again. The jet skis are cruising on the lake, all of the insects are buzzing about, the tourists have set up camp in their cabins and you’re trying to keep your grass green and keep from frying in the sun. It’s a beautiful time of year, no doubt, filled with having fun in the sun, traveling, adventure, friends and family, but maybe you have been looking at your outside space and wanting to make it a little more vibrant and welcoming. Maybe you want your yard and garden to be a wonderful seasonal reflection, showcase your personality and what you really like!

Super Tough Summer Time Garden Flag with Bicycle
Super Tough Garden Flag – Sweet Summertime

Cute Welcome Garden Flags

Nothing quite invites warmth and visitors quite like the iconic welcome summer garden flags we have in store. Most of these flags measure 12.5″ x 18″ and are readable on both sides, so that way no matter where you are you can see it! Our welcome garden flags are also made with dura soft fabric that holds its own against the outdoor wear and looks great doing it. From the birds and the bees to the flowers and the trees, you are sure to get one of these flags and be pleased.

Super Tough Welcome Garden Flag with Black Buffalo Check Pattern and Lemon Wreath
Super Tough Garden Flag – Welcome

Outdoor Hello Summer Flags and Themes

Along with welcoming any visitors to your area and home, saying hello to the season and sharing some lovely foliage for everyone to take in is always appreciated and joyous. We have got an array of designs in our inventory that will bring your garden and yard to life, even if you are struggling to keep the grass from looking like it’s a dustbowl. With these beautiful designs, summer and your garden will always be in full bloom.

Super Tough Hello Summer Garden Flag with Lemonade Glass On the Beach
Super Tough Summer Garden Flag – Hello Summer

Unique Summertime Beach Garden Flags

She sells seashells down by the seashore. At least that’s the theme of these beautiful flags. We have got just the lot of beach themed flags that will turn heads and your home into a lakeside retreat. It’s hard to be too crabby with these flags.

Super Tough Welcome Garden Flag with Seashells, starfish and a blue seahorse
Super Tough Summer Garden Flag – Coastal Welcome

Seasonal Garden Flags Winter, Spring and Fall

We all love Summer but know that it only lasts such a short while. To keep some of the blues away when transitioning into the other seasons, The United States Flag Store offers garden flags for every season of the year. Whether you are looking for the cozy comforts of winter, the pumpkin lattes and colorful leaves of fall or the new beginnings that spring has to offer, you are bound to find something to ring in these seasons to your house and home.

What is the purpose of a garden flag?

A garden flag is just another way to express yourself and bring what you like and love out to the forefront. Adding these nifty little things to your yard and garden can really help personalize and warm up your space.

What material is a garden flag?

Our garden flags are made of different materials depending on what you purchase. They will come in either a dura soft material, nylon or printed polyester. All our products will state specifically what it is made of on the product description page.

Whether you are just starting out on your garden flag collection journey or just adding to it, we are happy to offer you what we have available and to be a part of it. Good luck in your findings and happy searching!

Parade of Nations

Every four years since 1896, the Summer Olympics are held in a pre-selected host city for several weeks. This year (2016) the Olympics are held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. These games will be the first to be held in South America and the first to be held in the Southern Hemisphere in recent years since the Sydney games in 2000.

flgtbnr1000029438_-00_team-usa-premium-felt-banner-flagEvery Olympic games holds an Opening Ceremony, featuring spectacular performances, music, culture, and more. In the midst of the Opening Ceremony is the Parade of Nations, which usually take place in a stadium, arena, or another type of venue in the host nation. The Parade of Nations is where the participating countries parade into the venue, carrying their flag, along with their national team. The teams usually range from one person to several hundred. Each team has a flagbearer, and the flagbearer is picked due to various reasons. Sometimes the flagbearer may be the sole team brazil-superknitmember, a medal hopeful, a medal winner from the previous games, or an official from the nation’s team. Larger nations like the United States elect their flagbearer

The Parade of Nations is led by Greece and ends with the host nation, which in this year’s case is Brazil. The parade will proceed according to the host nation’s alphabet. The names of the countries are written in the host nation’s language, so it will be listed in a different order. The reason Greece goes first in the parade is because they are the country who originally started the Olympics, so they always go first (with the exception of the 2004 Olympics in Athens, when they went last as they were the host).

It is tradition for the flagbearers to dip (or lower) their country’s flag as a sign of respect, except for the case of the United States. When the US marches in the Parade of Nations, it is tradition for the flagbearer not to dip the flag to the leader of the host nation. This was apparently have been the case since the 1908 Olympics when the flagbearer, Ralph Rose, who was an Irish-American, said “The flag dips to no earthly king”. It is unknown particularly WHY it was done but it was made permanent after the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin.

Fast Fact: There is also a Parade of Nations for the Winter Olympics, as well!

-CD