LIGHT TO UNITE
In a powerful tribute to our nation’s enduring spirit, the National Flag Foundation (NFF) makes a call for national unity, illuminating our U.S. Flag and our nation. We have launched a stirring national movement known as “Light to Unite.”
As America approaches its 250th birthday, the NFF is calling on Americans to rise in a resounding display of unity and patriotism. “Light to Unite” is more than a campaign—it is a rallying cry for all Americans to fly the Stars and Stripes with pride on July 4, 2026. And, as night falls across the nation, citizens are encouraged to light up buildings and landmarks in red, white, and blue. From the heart of bustling cities to the quiet streets of small towns, the vision is bold: a nation aglow, not just in color, but in shared mission and remembrance. These lights will symbolize our past sacrifices, our present resilience, and our unwavering hope for the future.
In this historic moment, “Light to Unite” invites us all to stand together—one flag, one nation, under God.
IN GOOD COMPANY
We already have commitments from major buildings across America, as well as endorsements from America250 and many other prominent supporters; see below. The NFF also expects support from many other national entities, including other major Veteran Service Organizations in America.
Governmental / Veteran Service Organizations:
- America250
- American Gold Star Mothers, Inc.
- American Legion
- AMVETS
- Disabled American Veterans
- Italian American War Veterans of the U.S.
- Military Order of the Purple Heart
- National League of Cities
- Veterans of Foreign Wars
- Vietnam Veterans of America
- Vietnam Veterans, Inc. of Pittsburgh
State 250th’s:
- America 250 – Pennsylvania
- America 250 – Arizona
- America 250 – Louisiana
- America 250 – Ohio
- America 250 – Rhode Island
- America 250 – Vermont
Civic/Community Organizations:
- Allegheny County Council
- Allegheny County Labor Council
- American Battle Monuments Commission
- City of Pittsburgh
- Neill-Cochran House Museum
- National Sheriffs’ Association
- Sheriffs’ Association of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Rotary Club of Pittsburgh
- Scouting America
- Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc.
- United States Capitol Historical Society
Labor Unions:
- Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters
- International Association of Fire Chiefs
- International Association of Fire Fighters
- Teamsters Joint Council No.40
- United Steelworkers
Business/Industry:
- Annin Flagmakers
- Lamar Advertising Company
THE ASK
The NFF asks all American cities, to the extent possible, to light red, white, and blue as a national evening of unity to celebrate our nation’s 250th Birthday. The NFF also seeks to unify our country in these historically divisive times by asking all Americans to fly an American Flag on July 4, 2026. The NFF’s website will provide a link for US Flags and more about the NFF.
*The NFF’s Mission: To educate and celebrate the American Flag and to honor those who serve to protect it.
