Wake Forest will host a Memorial Flag Raising Ceremony on Monday, June 1, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Wake Forest Town Hall Centennial Plaza. This solemn and meaningful event honors the men and women who have served and sacrificed in defense of the United States.
The Memorial Flag Raising Ceremony is a community moment of reflection and gratitude. Residents, veterans, families, and officials gather at the Town Hall Centennial Plaza — one of downtown Wake Forest’s most prominent civic spaces — to raise the flag and pay tribute to those who served.
Honoring Veterans in Wake Forest NC
Wake Forest has a proud tradition of honoring its veterans and military community. Events like this flag raising are part of the civic fabric that connects residents to history and to each other. All are welcome to attend this free, public ceremony at no cost.
Tom Baker IV is the publisher of Wake Forest Matters, Wake Forest's only independent local newsroom. A Wake Forest native, Navy veteran, and intelligence professional, Tom launched Wake Forest Matters to bring serious accountability journalism to his hometown. Tips and story ideas: publisher@wakeforestmatters.com
Tom Baker IV is the publisher of Wake Forest Matters, Wake Forest's only independent local newsroom. A Wake Forest native, Navy veteran, and intelligence professional, Tom launched Wake Forest Matters to bring serious accountability journalism to his hometown. Tips and story ideas: publisher@wakeforestmatters.com
