Michael Ilczyszyn, the city manager who led the project, called it a day of celebration, a big deal for a city proud of its patriotic spirit.

Some residents even pulled over just to watch the flagpole go up. You could see the excitement on their faces.

Of course, it wasn’t all smooth sailing. There were hurdles and a few public concerns along the way. Ilczyszyn kicked things off back in November, asking for half a million dollars in donations. As of now, the city’s website shows they’ve gathered $313,000 from over 200 donors, and they’re still welcoming more.

On July 4th at 2 p.m., Cape Coral will host a ceremony to raise the massive, 300-pound flag. Just in time to celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday, and worth stopping by to see.

Join Cape Coral as they host an official flag-raising ceremony and celebrate this milestone on July 4th at 2:00 p.m. at Bernice Braden Park. Come out early, grab a spot, and witness history.

Where: Bernice Braden Park (near the Cape Coral Bridge)

When: July 4th, Ceremony starts at 1:45 p.m. / Flag Raising at 2:50 p.m.

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