Quincy Flag Day Parade, Ceremonies and Fireworks 2026

June 4, 2022 admin

Quincy Flag Day Parade, Ceremonies & Fireworks 2026 in Quincy MA

Quincy’s Flag Day Parade and Celebration is Saturday, June 13th 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 2026

Quincy Flag Day Parade 2026 Details

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 floats celebrating America 250, specialty units, public safety and veterans’ color guards, a fleet of classic cars, and more than 1,000 flag-waving youngsters. This year’s parade marks the 75th anniversary of the parade that carries on the tradition of the Koch Club. Adding to the parade excitement, former Richard J. and Simone N Koch Youth Service Award winners will return to join in this commemorative year.

Bands performing include the Quincy/North Quincy Marching Band, Crusaders Senior Corp., North Star Alumni Drum and Bugle, 7th Regiment Drum and Bugle, Conn Hurricanes Drum and Bugle, Branches Steel Band, New Magnolia Jazz Band and the Conn Alumni Drum and Bugle.

What Time Do the Quincy Flag Day Fireworks Start?

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

Best Family-Friendly Viewing Spots for Watching the Parade & Fireworks

Upper Hancock Street (Near Merrymount Parkway): Offers a slightly less crowded, more relaxed atmosphere than the city center, allowing kids to see the bands and floats comfortably.
Pageant Field: The premier spot for families to gather after the parade, providing plenty of space to sit on the grass, watch the flag-raising ceremony, and enjoy the fireworks at 9:00 p.m..
Merrymount Parkway: A popular, scenic spot for residents to watch the parade wind down before it ends at Adams Field.
Quincy Shore Drive/Wollaston Beach: While more popular for viewing the fireworks afterward, this area provides a spacious, open environment, allowing families to set up chairs early in the day