Methuen is flying the Lebanese Flag all weekend to honor the 65th anniversary of Lebanese independence, celebrated on November 22. Methuen, as well as the Merrimack Valley, has thousands of American citizens of Lebanese descent. Happy Independence Day!

Lebanon’s parliament speaker Nabih Berri (L) chats with President Michel Sleiman (C) as Prime Minister Fouad Siniora (R) looks on during a military parade to celebrate the 65th anniversary of Lebanon’s independence day in downtown Beirut November 22,2008.