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Event
The 63rd Annual Appleton Flag
Day Parade will be a tribute to the U.S. Army.
The Honorary Parade Marshal will be a high-ranking Army officer.
This year also marks the 60th anniversary of the Korean War and we will be paying special tribute to those veterans.
The Parade will feature military units and military marching bands from throughout
the nation — and will include about 100 total units displaying patriotic themes.
Units will consist of veterans' organizations, scout troops, patriotic floats,
decorated vehicles, walking units, along with marching bands.
Theme: "Celebrating Our Nation's Pride"
Date/Time: June 8, 2013
Begins at 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Expected to conclude by 4:30 p.m.
The Parade will follow its traditional route
The 2013 Flag Day Parade will
use the traditional staging area and route.
For
details and a map, see the Route page.
Parade Grand Marshal
In 1949 the Appleton Elks Club made
the decision to honor the U.S. Flag with a community parade.
The Elks, many of whom were WWII veterans, wanted each citizen
to be proud to live in the United States of America and to
appreciate their freedom. That same year, an Act of Congress
signed by President Truman officially recognized June 14th
as National Flag Day.
The first Flag Day Parade in Appleton was held in 1950.
Each year the City of Appleton Flag Day Parade’s Grand Marshal
is the American Flag. "Old Glory" rides in the Parade's lead
vehicle to kickoff the oldest Flag Day Parade in the nation.
Escorting the U.S. Flag
The flag is always escorted by a local or regional individual who has been an example of extreme patriotism. The 2013 Escort will be named at a later date.
Honorary Parade Marshal
The Honorary Parade Marshall will be a high-ranking U.S. Army officer.
Featured Groups... Scheduled to Appear
The 484th Army Band of Milwaukee is scheduled to appear in the 2013 Appleton Flag Day Parade (Saturday, June 8th). Following the Parade, the Band will perform a patriotic concert at the Appleton American Legion (3220 W. College Avenue) at 5 PM.
A sponsor of the 484th Army Band
A sponsor of the 484th Army Band
The University of
Wisconsin Marching Band
Members of the UW Band will be performing in the Parade. This Band is best known for its high-stepping style, showmanship and unique traditions. The band has become world-famous with its “On Wisconsin” finales and 5th Quarter music at Wisconsin Badger events.
Iris Fine Yarns in Appleton, WI is sponsoring the UW Band in the Parade. Visit their website at http://www.irisfineyarns.com. The Wisconsin Alumni Association, Fox Valley Chapter is co-sponsoring the project to bring the band to town, and sponsoring its post-parade performance at City Park. Their website is at http://www.uwalumni.com/foxvalley.
The UW Bucky Wagon
The Bucky Wagon adds friendly chaos, student energy, and safe smoke to our Flag Day Parade. Recently Pierce Manufacturing donated renovations to the Bucky Wagon. The Pierce website is at: http://www.piercemfg.com/en/home.aspx
Saturday Before The Parade Begins...
Free U.S. flags will be handed out along
the Parade route about one hour before the Parade begins. This
project is a cooperative effort of the following organizations.
After the Parade
The UW Marching Band presents its 5th Quarter at City Park
At about 4:30 p.m. after the Parade, members of the University of Wisconsin Marching Band are scheduled to perform their famous 5th Quarter at City Park. Known for its high-stepping style, showmanship and unique traditions, the band has become world-famous with its “On Wisconsin” finales and 5th Quarter music and highjinks at Wisconsin Badger events. Sponsoring their post-parade appearance is The Wisconsin Alumni Association, Fox Valley Chapter.
Appleton’s American Legion Post
No. 38 to Host Annual Post Parade Party
This annual Post Flag Day Parade Party is scheduled to include a performance by the 484th Army Band of Milwaukee. The event is open to the public and will begin at approximately 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2013, at Don Hawkins Baseball Field on the grounds of the Appleton American Legion at 3220 W. College Avenue. Free admission! Food and refreshments will be available at a minimal cost.
A Parade Party Poster is available for
download.
The American Legion is dedicated to supporting and advocating the best interests of veterans, promoting Americanism, goodwill, and camaraderie between its members and the community.
TV Coverage...
WFRV TV 5 will videotape the Parade for rebroadcast on WFRV TV 5 and WJMN TV 3 in Escanaba, MI. The broadcast time will be announced when available. Viewers in all of Northeastern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan will be able to see it.
Photo credits...
Photos of the Appleton Flag Day Parade
are courtesy of Bill Siebers, Jeff
Lindsey, and AmericaTheBeautiful.com.
© 2013 Flag Day Parade Committee