sunset ceremony
Evening flag lowering
A sunset ceremony is a formal military ritual conducted at the end of the day, typically involving the lowering of the national flag as the sun sets.
The ceremony often includes a bugle call, honor guard, and prescribed movements.
Outside military contexts, sunset ceremony may refer to any formal observance marking a conclusion or ending: The company held a sunset ceremony for the retiring CEO.
- twilightLight after sunset
- duskDimming after sundown
- flagCloth symbol or signal
- flag loweringTaking down the standard
- militaryArmed forces collectively
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sunset ceremonyflag raising
Elevating a banner ceremonially
opening ceremony · commencement ceremony · dedication ceremony · inauguration · groundbreaking ceremony
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