Quincy Flag Day Parade, Ceremonies and Fireworks 2025

June 4, 2022 admin

Quincy’s Flag Day Parade and Celebration is Saturday, June 14th 2025 where the city pays tribute to America’s Old Glory. Come bring the kids to this fun family friendly weekend event.

Quincy Flag Day Parade, Ceremonies and Fireworks 2024

This year’s parade will step off at 6 p.m. at the corner of Hancock Street and Hannon Parkway in Quincy Center and head north along Hancock Street, turning onto Merrymount Parkway and wrap-up at Vietnam Veterans Drive and Adams Field. A flag-raising ceremony and musical performance at Pageant Field will follow the completion of the parade. The night will culminate with fireworks over Black’s Creek at approximately 9:00 p.m.

This year’s parade will feature elite national bands and drum corps, new floats honoring Quincy’s rich history, specialty units, public safety and veterans’ color guards, a fleet of classic cars, and more than 1,000 flag-waving youngsters. Adding to the excitement, former Grand Marshals will return to join in this special parade, making it a truly memorable event for all.

Bands performing include the Boston Crusaders Drop Corp MA, 7th Regiment Drum Corp CT,
Connecticut Hurricanes Drum Corp, Long Island Sunrisers Drum Corp NY, USMC Corp Quantico Marine Band, US Navy Band NE Newport RI, USA NG 215 Army Band MA, Quincy North Quincy Combined Band, Connecticut Alumni Drum Corp, Boston Crusaders Alumni Drum Corp and the North Star Alumni Drum Corp.

At Pageant Field, the 50’ x 80’ flag will be raised over the crowd to the tune of “Grand Ol’ Flag.” A ceremony with patriotic music will take place. The evening will commence with a spectacular fireworks show over Black’s Creek, sponsored by Quirk Auto.

9:00p.m. Fireworks:
Over Black’s Creek (Fireworks Display by Quirk Auto Dealerships)