Disneyland Resort raises American flag on Main Street, creates moment of hope amid COVID-19 crisis

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Friday, April 10, 2020
Disneyland raises American flag on Main Street, creates moment of hope
MOMENT OF HOPE: The Disneyland Resort in Anaheim raised the American flag during a touching ceremony Friday morning at the park, which remains closed amid the coronavirus pandemic.

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- The Disneyland Resort in Anaheim raised the American flag during a touching ceremony at the park Friday morning.

The American and Californian flags were both raised along Main Street, U.S.A. during the ceremony, which took place at approximately 6:30 a.m.

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The resort, which remains closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, posted about the event on Facebook, captioning the ceremony as follows:

Cast members at the Disneyland Resort are continuing to raise the American flag on Main Street, U.S.A. during the park's closure. May this simple moment be a source of hope and inspiration for you today. It's also a heartfelt reminder that our traditions are still very much alive.

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