The Foundation for the Reading Pagoda will hold a flag raising ceremony outside the Pagoda on April 26 at 1 p.m.

The tattered American flag on the Pagoda flagpole will be taken down and a new flag raised in its place, said Joey Miranda, foundation president.

Miranda in a social media post Wednesday said the celebration will also commemorate the 115 anniversary of April 21, 1911, the date businessman Jonathan Mould and his wife, Julia, presented the Pagoda to the people of Reading.

While the Pagoda is not yet open to the public, Miranda said the foundation looks forward to gaining access soon to begin prepping the interior to welcome back the public.

City officials said construction at the Pagoda is entering the final stages.

David Anspach III, city capital project manager, said concerns raised last year regarding the structural integrity of the building’s balconies have been allayed.

“Following a comprehensive review by a licensed professional engineer, the balconies have been determined to be stable,” Anspach said.

Only a short list of items remains before the building is ready to welcome guests under the future operation of the Foundation for the Reading Pagoda, officials said.

These include:

• Final balcony repairs, including crack and gap sealing.

• Application of anti-graffiti coatings.

• Cleaning and waxing of first- and second-floor tiles.

• Removal of shoring and construction fencing.

City officials said they anticipate soon reviewing a business plan from the Pagoda Foundation and look forward to reopening the landmark to the public.

“Once we are able to enter the Pagoda, we will be able to stage the building for public walkthroughs, highlighting the amazing work done and plans for inside upgrades,” Miranda said in a social media video statement earlier this month. “Meanwhile, we will be completing our strategic plan and proactively planning outside events.”

To ensure safety and maintain appropriate capacity limits, officials said occupancy at the Pagoda will be restricted to 200 people per floor. Reaching that level of occupancy is not anticipated under normal conditions, they said.