Raise the Flag Ceremony
Date & Time
Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
2051 Cape Coral Pkwy W, Cape Coral, FL 33914-6968, United States | Cape Coral, FL
Details
On Saturday, July 4, 2026, the City will host the Raise the Flag Ceremony at Bernice Braden Park, marking the completion of the community-funded project to construct the tallest free-standing American flagpole in Florida.
Residents, veterans, community partners, and visitors are invited to attend this special patriotic event. The ceremony will culminate with the American flag being raised for the first time atop the 250-foot flagpole, celebrating the generosity and support of the community members who helped make the project possible.
Created in honor of America's 250th birthday, the flagpole stands as a lasting symbol of freedom, democracy, and unity. Located at the foot of the Cape Coral Bridge, it is intended to serve as a source of civic pride for generations to come.
📅 Saturday, July 4, 2026
⏰ 2:00 p.m.
📍 Bernice Braden Park
Cape Coral Parkway at the foot of the Cape Coral Bridge
🎟️ Free Admission
✅ No RSVP Required
We invite you to be part of this historic moment as Cape Coral proudly raises the flag and celebrates America’s 250th year.











