SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Drone footage of a Freedom 250 flag that is flying above a Utah Macey’s is being displayed during America 250 celebrations in Washington, D.C.
The footage, captured at Macey’s Olympus, was captured by Colonial Flag, the official flag partner for Freedom 250, and is taking its place on the national stage for Independence Weekend.
“The production team for the celebrations at the mall in Washington, D.C. enjoy showing videos of the Freedom 250 flag during events, and I recommended using footage of the flag flown at Macey’s Olympus because of the dramatic backdrop of the mountains,” said Paul Swenson, CEO of Colonial Flag.
The Freedom 250 flag features the circle of stars originally curated by Betsy Ross, with “250” in its center. The flag is a pinnacle piece of the nationwide celebration for America’s 250th birthday.
‘Especially meaningful’
Walt Macey, founder of Macey’s, served in the United States Coast Guard during World War II and has continuously implemented the display of large American flags at all of his store locations. This tradition is still alive today, as many Macey’s stores still sport a flag…