39th Memorial Day Weekend Flag Ceremony Friday, May 22, 2026 Scouting America / Baltimore Area Council

All Cub Scouts - Scouts BSA - Venturers – Explorers – Sea Scouts

Girl Scouts - Parents - Siblings - Family Members!

Please mark your calendars now!

The National Pike District/BAC will honor our fallen Service Members and their families at the Baltimore National Cemetery, Catonsville, MD by placing American flags to commemorate the over 45,996 remains on approximately 72 acres, transforming the cemetery into a red, white, and blue display of gratitude.

This is a family & community event; everyone is welcome.

No fee is required, No pre-registration necessary, just join us!

Scouting For Food (SFF) is collecting again this year with the “Bring One” Drive.

They are collecting full-size (not hotel/travel size), unopened and unused

of the following toiletry items for the Food Pantries:

• Soap (solid, liquid, hand, or facial)

• Toothpaste (any flavor)

• Toothbrushes (adult or children size)

• Shampoo

• Conditioner

• Deodorant

Please have each person bring at least one of these items and just drop them into the designated "BRING ONE DONATION" bins at any of the areas and the registration tent.

- Arrival starts at 5:45 p.m.; flag placement starts at 6:30 p.m.; and shortly thereafter a presentation filled with thoughts and music to guide us into the Memorial Day weekend.

 The whole event is expected to conclude by 8:00 p.m.

If you have any questions, contact the event coordinator, Howard Weiss