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Three Cheers for the Red, White ... and Blue, Blue Skies

Thursday, June 16, 2016

Williamsport's 33rd annual Flags Across America March traveled to the Penn College campus from the nearby Peter Herdic Transportation Museum on Tuesday evening, convening for a brief celebration under the 1,800-square-foot American flag that flies outside the Student & Administrative Services Center.


– Photos by Tia G. La, student photographer


Sunny skies boost the turnout – whether on foot, on bikes or on scooters.

Sunny skies boost the turnout – whether on foot, on bikes or on scooters.

Evening sunlight slowly begins to wane ... but marchers' patriotism abides.

Evening sunlight slowly begins to wane ... but marchers' patriotism abides.

Retired Lt. Col. Philip A. Petter, ambassador emeritus, Army Reserves

Retired Lt. Col. Philip A. Petter, ambassador emeritus, Army Reserves

Members of the Repasz Band stand for the national Pledge of Allegiance at 7 p.m. sharp.

Members of the Repasz Band stand for the national Pledge of Allegiance at 7 p.m. sharp.

A veteran honors the Stars and Stripes.

A veteran honors the Stars and Stripes.

A Korean War serviceman somberly stands at attention.

A Korean War serviceman somberly stands at attention.

Heartfelt tribute

Heartfelt tribute

Members of the Marine Corps League comprise the evening's color guard.

Members of the Marine Corps League comprise the evening's color guard.

A flag-folding demonstration ...

A flag-folding demonstration ...

... ends, 13 tight folds later, in official presentation.

... ends, 13 tight folds later, in official presentation.

Williamsport Mayor Gabriel J. Campana

Williamsport Mayor Gabriel J. Campana

Representatives of local law enforcement add to the proceedings.

Representatives of local law enforcement add to the proceedings.

Lycoming County Commissioner Robert

Lycoming County Commissioner Robert "Jack" McKernan

A large turnout basks in the ambiance outside the SASC.

A large turnout basks in the ambiance outside the SASC.

A Scout leader shoulders her love of country.

A Scout leader shoulders her love of country.

All smiles in the starry, starry night

All smiles in the starry, starry night

With appropriate neckwear, former Williamsport Mayor Phillip E. Preziosi takes to the podium.

With appropriate neckwear, former Williamsport Mayor Phillip E. Preziosi takes to the podium.

"Man's best friend" takes a hydration break.

William P. Carlucci, president of the Susquehanna Council, Boy Scouts of America ...

William P. Carlucci, president of the Susquehanna Council, Boy Scouts of America ...

... a well-represented organization at Tuesday's event.

... a well-represented organization at Tuesday's event.

A night for friends, family and the flag

A night for friends, family and the flag

4H'ers tote their trophy, a

4H'ers tote their trophy, a "Tony Award" named for event organizer Anthony L. DiSalvo.