APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – The City of Appleton Parades Committee is now accepting applications for the 74th Appleton Flag Day Parade and the 2025 Appleton Memorial Day Parade.
The 74th Appleton Flag Day Parade, labeled as the biggest and best Flag Day Parade in the country is scheduled for Saturday, June 14.
“The Appleton Flag Day Parade is more than a tradition, it’s a powerful reminder of what brings us together as Americans,” said Corey Otis, Chairperson for the City of Appleton Parades Committee. “When we celebrate the red, white, and blue, we not only salute the strengths of our nation but also the unity of our community.”
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Every year, the Flag Day Parade honors a branch of the military, but this year, Appleton will spotlight both the United States Marine Corps and Navy, which each celebrate 250 years of service in 2025.
The theme of the 74th Appleton Flag Day Parade is “Honor, Courage, Commitment,” the core values of the United States Marine Corps and Navy. “The Marines and Navy have defended our freedom since the American Revolution,” said Otis. “Their service and sacrifice have been vital to our nation’s strength, security, and unwavering spirit.”
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 Wisconsin and the country to Appleton.
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The 2025 Appleton Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on Monday, May 26, 2025. The Appleton Memorial Day Parade pays tribute to servicemen and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in defense of the United States.
Organizations interested in participating in the 74th Appleton Flag Day Parade and/or the 2025 Appleton Memorial Day Parade must complete and submit an official application before April 15, 2025.
Groups can access the applications online via the new City of Appleton website or the City of Appleton Parades Facebook page.
