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Quincy Flag Day Parade, Ceremonies and Fireworks 2016

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Quincy’s  Flag Day Parade and Celebration is Saturday, June 11, 2016 where the  city  pays tribute to America’s  Old Glory.  Quincy Flag Day Parade, Ceremonies and Fireworks 2016

Started over 60 years ago by Koch Club founder, the late Richard J. Koch, the Quincy Flag Day parade is the longest-running parade of its kind in the nation.

The 1.2 mile parade steps-off at 7 p.m. at the intersection of Coddington and Hancock Streets and proceeds north on Hancock Street to Merrymount Parkway, disbanding at Pageant Field.

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The celebration portion of the evening held at Pageant Field following the parade consists of a flag raising of an impressive 30′ x 60′ version of Old Glory, a fly-over, a patriotic medley, presentation of awards to the parade grand marshal and the recipient of the Richard J. Koch Youth Service award capped off by a dazzling 30 minute fireworks display over Black’s Creek.