The Appleton Flag Day Parade marches down Wisconsin Avenue June 10, 2023. PC: Fox 11 Online
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — The biggest Flag Day Parade in the country is now accepting applications.
The 73rd Appleton Flag Day Parade is set for 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 8.
The theme of this year’s parade is “Rockin’ in the U.S.A.” The Parade Grand Marshal, as always, is the United States Flag. Every year, the Flag Day Parade honors a branch of the military, and this year’s event will spotlight the United States Army, including the United States Army Reserve, Army National Guard, and affiliated veteran organizations.
Fox Cities residents have honored “Old Glory” on the second Saturday in June since 1950, making the Appleton Flag Day Parade the nation’s oldest. The celebration annually draws more than 50,000 spectators and participants from throughout the state and nation to Appleton.
Organizations interested in participating in the 73rd Appleton Flag Day Parade must complete and submit an official application before April 15, 2024. Groups can access the applications online or the City of Appleton Parades Facebook page. Applicants are encouraged to incorporate this year’s theme, spotlighted branch of the military, and U.S. Flag.
The parade begins at 2 p.m. at the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and N. Oneida Street. The route travels west down W. Wisconsin Avenue to N. State Street, south on N. State Street to W. College Avenue. At W. College Avenue the parade travels east and ends at Drew Street.
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