Freedom Festival
Celebrating freedom in our country, thanks to our military
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A recording of one of the promotional interviews heard on radio stations KBLB, KUAL, WWWI, KLIZ, KKIN, KFGI and KLKS.
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Saturday, May 21, 2022: The first Brainerd VFW Freedom Festival on Armed Forces Day was a success in spite of 50-degree temperatures. It celebrated the freedom we enjoy in this country, thanks to the military who made it possible.
The event started with a prayer by Post Chaplain Mark Persons: Oh Lord, on this Armed Forces Day, we give thanks to the people who have served and those continuing to serve our country in the quest for peace. We honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice so that we may be here today. From the Bible, John 15:13, and I quote, “Greater love has no one than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” God bless them and the troops still serving…. Amen
There was a flag retirement ceremony where worn and torn flags were burned with a final salute. Flag folding was demonstrated. Youngsters had the opportunity to learn as well.
Food, DJ music, kids' games, face painting, silent auction, bean bag tournament and a caricature artist made the event fun. Tessa Larson of Brainerd was the winner of the patriotic quilt.
The event started with a prayer by Post Chaplain Mark Persons: Oh Lord, on this Armed Forces Day, we give thanks to the people who have served and those continuing to serve our country in the quest for peace. We honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice so that we may be here today. From the Bible, John 15:13, and I quote, “Greater love has no one than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” God bless them and the troops still serving…. Amen
There was a flag retirement ceremony where worn and torn flags were burned with a final salute. Flag folding was demonstrated. Youngsters had the opportunity to learn as well.
Food, DJ music, kids' games, face painting, silent auction, bean bag tournament and a caricature artist made the event fun. Tessa Larson of Brainerd was the winner of the patriotic quilt.
Bean Bag Tournament
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Gregory Greg will be doing characters.
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Planning committee for the 2022 Brainerd VFW Freedom Festival
Saturday, August 18, 2018: Before the COVID Pandemic, a Freedom Festival was held at the Jenkins, Minnesota, VFW Post. It was a coordinated effort between the Brainerd VFW Auxiliary and the Jenkins VFW Auxiliary. Lots of fun and prizes. There was a proper flag burning ceremony for worn-out flags.
