Planning to display the American flag for Independence Day? Here are a few tips from the U.S. Flag Code:

Fly flags only from sunrise to sundown unless it is properly illuminated during the hours of darkness.

Flags should not be displayed on days of inclement weather unless it is made of all-weather material.

Flags should not be draped over the hood, top, sides, or back of a vehicle. If displayed on a vehicle, the staff should be fixed firmly to the chassis or the right fender. Flags displayed on a float in a parade must be flown from a staff.

No flag should be placed above it. If the American flag is displayed with the flag of another nation, the flags should be on separate staffs of equal height.

When displayed horizontally or at an angle, the union should be at the peak of the staff unless flown at half staff.

If displayed on a wall, the union should be to the observer's left.

The flag should never touch anything beneath it such as the ground, floor, water or merchandise if displayed in a retail setting.

The flag should never be used as apparel, bedding or drapery. Clothing that is decorated to emulate the American flag is permissible under the U.S. Flag Code.

Source: American Legion at Legion.org