The National Flag of the Republic of Azerbaijan was raised in Chicago, USA on the occasion of 18 October - Day of Restoration of Independence.

Farid Mammadov and Mehriban Mammadov, co-founders of the Azerbaijan Center for Midwestern States of America (ACMA) operating in the state of Illinois, USA organized the flag-raising ceremony, which took place in the city's famous "The Daley Centre". 

Our tricolored flag was raised to the sounds of the National Anthem of Azerbaijan.

The flag-raising ceremony attracted the attention of the city residents. They were informed about Azerbaijan.

It should be noted that the Azerbaijani flag flew over "The Daley Centre" in front of the Chicago City Hall during the whole day.