About Flag Day
Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. While not a federal holiday, this special day is observed across the nation, from small towns to big cities, often with parades. Since 1916, Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York, Inc. (SRNY) has hosted the Flag Day Parade, Celebration, and Open House here in New York City.
About the Flag Day Parade
The parade is one of the longest running parades in our city, and in its early years, one of the largest. Participants have included school groups and classes as well as members of the NYPD, FDNY, civic associations, veterans groups and various historical societies. Along the Parade route the marchers distribute small American flags to passersby. The Parade ends at the Grandstand at the corner of Broad and Pearl Streets, just outside the steps of Fraunces Tavern®, beneath a four-story American flag hanging from the Fraunces Tavern® Museum’s façade. At the Grandstand, invited guests join SRNY to greet attendees and award student winners of the “What the American Flag Means to Me” essay and art contests.
Support Flag Day
To support Flag Day and the Sons’ work to commemorate important milestones in American history, you can make a fully tax-deductible gift here. All contributions over $100 will be included in support materials and will be recognized at the program. Please be sure to write in the notes that your gift is in honor of Flag Day!
2026 Flag Day Parade
Our 2026 Flag Day Parade will kick off at Noon on Friday, June 12 from City Hall Park, follow down Broadway, and end at the grandstand in front of Fraunces Tavern at about 12:30pm. The Parade and Ceremony are FREE and open to the public and no tickets are required. Following the ceremony, Fraunces Tavern Museum will offer $1 admission until 5:00pm.
For educators and schools interested, Sons of The Revolution in the State of New York will also be hosting the Annual Flag Day Student Essay & Art Contest. For more details, please contact (212) 425-1776 or email events@sonsoftherevolution.org
Event Sponsors
Peter C. Hein
Christian Burke
2026 Marching Groups
As of May 29, 2026
School Groups
Liberty Avenue Middle School
P.S. 75: The Emily Dickinson School
P.S. 5: The Ellen Lurie School
P.S. 527: East Side School for Social Action
Heritage Organizations
New York Caledonian Club
Knickerbocker Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Manhattan Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Brooklyn Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Fort Greene Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Society of Daughters of Holland Dames
Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence
New York Genealogical and Biographical Society
Knickerbocker Greys Cadet Corps
Battle of Brooklyn Chapter of the American Revolution
First New York Continental Chapter Sons of the American Revolution
An album of 2025 Parade photos are available on SRNY’s Facebook Page and Flickr.
Read the 2025 press release here.
View Mayor Adams’s 2025 Flag Day Proclamation here.
Explore the work of our 2025 Flag Day Art & Essay Contest winners below from Liberty Avenue Middle School and Hunter College Elementary
