Flag etiquette at a glance

When to fly it: Any day, especially national holidays and patriotic observances. Night display: The flag may fly after dark if properly illuminated. Bad weather: Do not fly the flag in severe weather unless it is an all-weather flag. Half-staff: Raise to the top first, lower to half-staff, then raise to the top again before lowering completely. Memorial Day: Fly at half-staff until noon, then full…