Appleton Flag Day Parade

The Appleton Flag Day Parade is an American tradition.The annual event is always held on the second Saturday in June. Fox Cities citizens have honored “Old Glory” since 1950, making the Appleton Flag Day Parade the nation’s oldest. This celebration annually attracts hundreds of participants and more than 50,000 spectators to Appleton.

CHANGE FOR 2026: The City of Appleton announced a significant change for the 75th Appleton Flag Day Parade. Beginning this year, the parade will follow a more contained route, moving east along College Avenue from State Street to Drew Street. This is the same route used for the Downtown Appleton Christmas Parade. (For more information, please visit the City of Appleton's News About Flag Day page.)

The Parade Grand Marshal is always the United States Flag. The Parade begins at 2:00 PM. The Appleton Flag Day Parade has been broadcast on WFRV TV5 since 1989. The event is organized by the Appleton Parade Committee, a group of dedicated community volunteers. Follow the City of Appleton Parades on Facebook for news and updates on this year’s event.