PITTSBURGH \u2014 A special ceremony in Pittsburgh honored the symbol that unites our country.<\/p>\n
PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> The National Flag Foundation highlights Pittsburgh and helps America 250 shine<\/a><\/p>\n Friday, the Flag Plaza Scout Center brought together the Flags Across Pennsylvania initiative and the National Flag Foundation\u2019s Sojourn 250<\/a>.<\/p>\n The latter is a patriotic pilgrimage transporting a single American flag through all 50 states, U.S. territories, 10 countries and military cemeteries around the world.<\/p>\n The final leg of the journey takes place in the Pittsburgh region, with 13 gatherings<\/a> representing the 13 original colonies. <\/p>\n That includes the stop at Flag Plaza, which saw local Scouts help raise the flag.<\/p>\n \u201cJust seeing a national flag go through during the 250 stuff, it\u2019s really interesting to see that,\u201d 10th-grader Elle Lipnicky said. \u201cAnd I\u2019m becoming an Eagle Scout this year, so watching and being a part of this is really interesting.\u201d<\/p>\n The Allegheny County Sheriff\u2019s Office stewarded the flag\u2019s movement through Southwestern Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n Following its time in the Pittsburgh region, the flag will be escorted to Washington by the American Legion Riders.<\/p>\n Download the FREE WPXI News app<\/a> for breaking news alerts.<\/p>\n Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook<\/a> and Twitter<\/a>. | Watch WPXI NOW<\/a><\/p>\n TOP STORIES FROM CHANNEL 11 NEWS <\/p>\n \u00a92026 Cox Media Group<\/p>\n