D.C.’s flag is simple, strong, balanced, and distinctive, so much so that a decade ago the North American Vexillological Association ranked it the North American Vexillological Associationeighth best flag in the continent. It’s no wonder, then, that the D.C. flag makes its way in to many a local tattoos.

And this Thursday—when the U.S. observes Flag Day—those that have permanently inked the stars and bars into their skin will gather in Dupont Circle to celebrate and rally for statehood. Organized by L.U.V. DC, the Second Annual D.C. Flag Celebration, which will run from 5 to 8 p.m. in the circle, seeks to both show off George Washington’s coat of arms and raise awareness of D.C.’s continuing lack of voting rights, self-determination and statehood.

“The point of D.C. Flag Day is to raise awareness that we in D.C. are not only missing a star on the U.S. flag but missing statehood, a voting voice in Congress and a final say in how our District tax dollars are spent,” said co-founder Allyson Behnke.

D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton will again be on hand to speak, and an after-party at the Eighteenth Street Lounge will feature performances by Jonny Grave and The Tombstones, Fire and the Wheel, BlueBrain, and others.

We put the word out yesterday, but if you or someone you knows has a D.C. flag tattoo, send us a picture for our ever-growing collection. You can either upload to our Flickr pool or email it to tips (at) dcist (dot) com. For those of you who have already emailed in a picture—some are pictures above—thanks!