Independence Day Flag Raising Ceremony at Uptown Station

Uptown Station has Florida’s tallest flagpole. At 170’, the flagpole was erected in 2007 and dedicated to all members of the Military and First Responders.
Flag raising ceremonies are held on important dates during the year. At these ceremonies an Honor Guard provided by the Fort Walton Beach Police and Fire Departments, in full ceremonial dress, walk the 50’ x 80’ Stars and Stripes down the length of Central Park. The flag is hoisted to the top of the pole in a solemn and moving ceremony.