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Flag Raising Ceremony 2025 with the Alliance Française

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Allons enfants !  Join the Alliance Française and other Francophone organizations for our fourth flag raising ceremomy at City Hall (North Side).  This will include an official proclamation from a city representative, acknowledging and praising the importance of the French presence in Philadelphia, as well as a speech from Marine Havel (Honorary Consul of France in Philadelphia), French and American national anthems, and a children's choir from PhilaFLAM. This event is free and open to all!

  • Opening Remarks - Marine Havel - Honorary Consul Of France In Philadelphia And Wilmington
  • United States National Anthem & France National Anthem
  • City Proclamation Presentation From City Representative
  • Cultural Presentation - The Philaflam Children
  • Closing Remarks
  • Photo Opportunities

*** WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW *** A SAVOIR ***

Day: Monday, July 14, 2025
Time : 11:00 am 
Duration : 1 hour 
Location : Philadelphia City Hall, 1400 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Language : French and English
Free access for all

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Arts and Culture
Community Development
Global Affairs