Pre-Parade National Anthem Scouts Assembly 2010

Boy Scouts of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

                

                                                   The Tejas District Color Guard and the City of Arlington would like to invite all Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venture Scouts, Explorers and Leaders, past and present, to join us as we line the  Parade route for the pre-parade National Anthem. All are encouraged to bring their Unit Flag and 3 x 5 American Flags to the assembly area.

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AMERICA

Parading and Saluting the Flag

When carried in a procession, the flag should be to the right of the marchers. When other flags are carried, the flag of the United States may be centered in front of the others or carried to their right. When the flag passes in a procession, or when it is hoisted or lowered, all should face the flag and salute.

 

The Salute

To salute, all persons come to attention. Members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform render the military salute.  Those in the uniform of other organizations give the appropriate formal salute. Citizens not in uniform salute by placing their right hand over the heart and men with head cover should remove it and hold it to left shoulder, hand over the heart. Members of organizations in formation salute upon command of the person in charge.

 

The Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem

The pledge of allegiance should be rendered by standing at attention, facing the flag, and saluting.

When the national anthem is played or sung, citizens should stand at attention and salute at the first note and hold the salute through the last note. The salute is directed to the flag, if displayed, otherwise to the music.

 
45th Annual Independence Day Parade of Arlington, Texas YESTERDAY— TODAY — AND — FOREVER

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Text Box: Arlington, Texas ARLINGTON TO RECOGNIZE SCOUT CENTENNIAL The Arlington 4th of July Association today announced plans to recognize the local current and past adult and youth members of the Boy Scouts of America on the occasion of their 100th year anniversary celebration. Parade Association spokesperson June Owens, in making the announcement, said “It is appropriate in keeping with this year’s parade theme ‘America: Yesterday, Today and Forever’ that we pay special tribute to the Scouts. They have participated in every Arlington 4th of July parade since its inception 45 years ago.” The 45th Annual Independence Day Parade will begin at 9:00 AM on July 3 this year because the 4th falls on a Sunday. “We are extending invitations to all of the Scout Units throughout North Central Texas to participate in the pre-parade presentation of colors and singing of our National Anthem. It will be great practice too for scouts participating in their upcoming Washington, DC centennial event.” Owens said. “Scouts and Scouters in uniform carrying 3X5 American and BSA Unit flags will line the center of the street throughout the parade route and present colors at 9:00 AM as the National Anthem is sung by the estimated 50,000+ parade audience.” “Scout Unit Leaders may obtain additional information and register their unit and its’ members on-line at www.TejasDistrictColorGuard.org who are assisting in the coordination of the pre-parade activity for us.” “All Scouts and Leaders who pre-register and participate in the pre-parade activity will receive a complimentary souvenir patch commemorating the occasion.” “We will be making an announcement on the Public Address system inviting all current and past members of the Boy Scouts to step to the center of the street as well for the National Anthem” Owens said. “So dig out those old uniforms and join us for this special celebration.” she concluded. Arlington’s Independence Day Parade is one of the largest in Texas and recognized nationally. Its’ volunteer organizers combine City of Arlington and local support to promote this true, old fashioned community and family oriented parade where citizens may demonstrate patriotism in celebrating the USA’s Independence. For additional information and to get involved visit the official website at www.arlington4th.org.

Tejas District Color Guard presenting at the

Arlington Cemetery 2001

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier