2026 La Mesa Flag Day Parade “Celebrate America’s 250 with a Salute to Old Glory”

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Please join us for the 2026 La Mesa Flag Day Parade

“Celebrate America’s 250 with a Salute to Old Glory”

Help honor our country’s flag by participating in the La Mesa Flag Day Parade on Saturday, June 13, 2026!

Your involvement is essential and sincerely appreciated! Donations and fees will be deposited into an endowment to help defray costs such as public safety, school marching bands, public address equipment, set-up and tear-down, restrooms, and printing. Fees can be waived for performance and non-profit groups.

The parade begins at 10:00 a.m.; staging will occur from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m.

Float competition is to be held at 9:40 a.m. in the Kuhlken Field staging area. During the parade, a banner reading “Float Winner” will be displayed in front of the winning float.

Please complete the enclosed entry form and return with any fee and/or donation no later than May 8, 2026.

• For any vehicles participating in the parade, please complete and submit the attached Driver Supplement by May 15, 2026.

• Horse units, please provide proof of insurance by May 15, 2026.

Detailed information including check-in instructions, vehicle passes, staging, parade rules, safety guidelines, and maps will be mailed the week of May 18.

If you have any questions, please email mhowell@cityoflamesa.us or call us at 619.667.1322.

Help spread the word! Each year we welcome participation of creative entries.

Entry forms are available online at www.cityoflamesa.gov/flagday