Flag raising ceremony at Peace Arch Park

The Washington State Patrol and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police raised the American and Canadian flags at the Peace Arch on November 10, 2020. The flags were raised back up after restoration work and painting of the Peace Arch over the summer and fall. The International Peace Arch Association is coordinating six flag raising ceremonies throughout the year to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Peace Arch’s dedication on September 6, 2021. Future flag raising ceremonies may be open to the public, depending on Covid-19 restrictions on gathering size. The International Peace Arch Association filmed the November 10 ceremony and plans to release video soon, said Christina Winkler, president of the International Peace Arch Association.