Frequently Asked Questions

  • When was the Great Falls flag first raised?

    The big flag at Overlook Park was first raised on July 4, 1984. It was raised to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Great Falls, Montana.

  • How tall is the flagstaff?

    The specially engineered flagstaff is 120 feet tall, which is as tall as a 10-story building. It's situated on a knoll overlooking the Missouri River.

  • When is Flag Day celebrated?

    Flag Day is celebrated every year on June 14th at Overlook Park. The 2026 celebration will mark the 42nd anniversary of the flag flying over Great Falls.

  • How much did the flag project cost?

    Over $25,000 in cash was raised, plus twice that amount in donated labor and materials. The project took nearly two years to complete with countless volunteer hours.

  • When is the golf tournament fundraiser?

    The Friends of the Flag 12th Annual Golf Scramble is September 4th at Anaconda Hills with a shotgun start at 9 am.

  • How much does golf tournament registration cost?

    $400 per team or $100 for individual registration. Contact them at (406) 453-2752 for individual registration options.

  • What contests are at the golf tournament?

    Contests include Best Team Score, Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, and Longest Putt. Prizes are awarded for cart decorating and patriotic dress.

  • How is the flag maintained without taxes?

    The Great Falls Association of REALTORS® conducts fund drives through Energy West bill inserts and sells flag prints and note cards from local artists.

  • Who does Flag Day honor?

    Flag Day honors all Active, Veterans, and Fallen Soldiers and Law Enforcement Officers. The ceremony celebrates the meaning of Flag Day and patriotic heritage.

  • What special flyover happened at the dedication?

    F-106s from the Montana Air National Guard flew overhead during the National Anthem, followed by a one hundred gun salute from the Air Force Honor Guard.