The flag may be carried on a staff in parades, at the beginning and end of a Scout meeting, and during other ceremonies and patriotic events. It is always carried aloft and free, never flat or horizontally. When the flag is carried by itself, there should be a person serving as an honor guard to its left, or one on each side of it. When carried with other flags, the United States flag should be in front of the others or. if the flags are arranged in a row, the farthest to its own right. The flag of the United States is never dipped in salute to any person or thing.
A few basic rules ensure that the flag will always be displayed in an orderly and respectful manner:
When flags are displayed at different heights, the United States flag files higher than all others. It is hoisted first and lowered last.
When flags are displayed at equal heights the United States flag is either out in front or farthest to its won right.
To displa the United States flag flat against a wall, horizontally or vertically, the lue field should be at the op and at the flag's own right (at the observer's left).
In a church, synagogue, temple, or auditorium, the United States flag on a staff is placed tothe clergy's or speaker's right.
When hung over the center of a street. the United States flag should have the blue field to the north n an east - west street and to the east in a north s south street.