WESTFIELD - State Sen. Donald F. Humason (R-Westfield) will continue his Flag Day tradition June 14.
Humason invites everyone to meet at the Great River Bridge from 4:30-6 p.m. and bring an American flag to wave.
"I'd love to see scouts and veterans, candidates and politicians, citizens and lovers of freedom and democracy, Americans of all shapes and sizes come to celebrate Flag Day and show their pride in their flag and their country. Even if you don't live in Westfield, all are welcome," Humason said.
Humason will be in session Thursday and said he hopes people will show their support for Flag Day.
"It's even more important this year that you turn out because, I cannot be there personally. The State Senate is meeting in a full formal session in Boston and I have to be at the State House to vote. My staff will be standing out -- please join them," he said.
Every year Humason organizes the event to honor the flag and the nation it represents.
"For many years, I have organized a pro-flag, pro-America, non-political, non-partisan, grassroots, patriotic standout on Flag Day in Westfield. Wear red, white, and blue!" Humason said.
Tattered American flags can be brought to the stand-out for retirement.
"We will be collecting flags that are no longer serviceable and will be passing them on to a local veterans group for an appropriate retirement ceremony," he said.
Participants are asked to gather in the park on the south side between the two Great River Bridges in Westfield.