The City of Hartford's Avenue of Flags is sacred. It's also a beautiful sight.

This solemn, patriotic display features 100 casket flags, each honoring a specific veteran. The row of flags are on display at Sawyer Park, 111 Branch Street, from sunrise to sunset for national holidays and special events.   

The Avenue of Flags was added to the park in 2017, when the VFW Post 8834 had holes installed along the pathways with the addition of flag poles. Hoisting the flag is a meaningful moment, conducted by members of the VFW, American Legion, United Vietnam Veterans and volunteers. Each flag has a veteran’s name embroidered, and the war they fought in. 

Hartford's VFW Post 8834 and Avenue of Flags Chairman Ron Schnorenberg told WTKM that the Avenue of Flags is growing.

"We are now up to one hundred and ten. The families of loved ones give us the flags and we embroider their name on it, what branch they had and what war they were involved with. We just ran out of room, so we were able to invest some money in it to expand it. It means a lot to many people."

The flags are scheduled to be raised on Friday, May 15 in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day, a day dedicated to honoring law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. The Avenue of Flags will also fly proudly on Saturday, May 16 for National Armed Forces Day which honors all personnel currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces including Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard.