Presentation of Colors (Outdoor Flag Ceremony)

Narrator (speaks from the front of the area)	Actions (of the color guard)
“Attention” “Will the audience please rise?” (pause until all are standing)	Color guard waits in the back of the room for the audience to stand and become quiet.
“Color guard, advance.”	Color guard advances to the front of the room in single file – Guard, US Flag Bearer, Guard
“Color guard, prepare to raise the colors.”	The first Guard unwinds the line on the flagpole and holds it. The US Flag Bearer holds the flag while the second Guard unfolds it, making sure it never touches the ground. The US Flag Bearer attaches the flag to the rope using the hooks while the second Guard continues to hold the other end.
“Hand salute.”	Everyone, with the exception of the bearer & guards, salutes the flag. Cubs do the Cub Scout salute. Audience places their hand over their heart. The first Guard quickly raises the flag to the top of the pole and the line is secured.
“Please repeat with me the Pledge of Allegiance.”	The Bearer and Guards stand at attention. The Bearer and Guards do not recite the Pledge.
“Two”	Everyone stops saluting.
“Color Guard, salute.”	Bearer and Guards salute the flag.
“Color Guard, dismissed.”	The US Flag Guard leads the procession to the back of the room. The Narrator follows last.

* “Marching Right” is considered the right side from the marcher’s point of view.

(from Ceremonies for Dens and Packs booklet 33121 & flag etiquette)