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Ocean Shores Flag Day Parade thrills spectators

Published 1:30 am Monday, June 15, 2026

CJ Ripley / For The Daily World
An aerial view of the Ocean Shores Flag Day Parade.
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CJ Ripley / For The Daily World

An aerial view of the Ocean Shores Flag Day Parade.

CJ Ripley / For The Daily World
An aerial view of the Ocean Shores Flag Day Parade.
CJ Ripley / For The Daily World
The Ocean Shores Flag Day Parade gets underway.
CJ Ripley / For The Daily World
Spectators line the streets of Ocean Shores for the 2026 Flag Day Parade.
Jerry Knaak / The Daily World
American spirit was on full display at the Ocean Shores Flag Day Parade.
Jerry Knaak / The Daily World
The Ocean Shores Food Bank’s entry in the Ocean Shores Flag Day Parade.
Jerry Knaak / The Daily World
Ocean Shores Mayor Frank Elduen rides in style.
Jerry Knaak / The Daily World
Spectators settle in for the Ocean Shores Flag Day Parade.
Jerry Knaak / The Daily World
The Ocean Shores Police Department leads the Flag Day Parade.

The 2026 Ocean Shores Flag Day Parade took place Saturday, the day before Flag Day, but no matter. There was plenty of patriotism and American pride on display as the nearly 90-minute procession thrilled spectators lining Point Brown Avenue and Chance A La Mer. This year’s parade took on extra meaning as America celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding.

The Ocean Shores Police Department got the festivities rolling, and the Ocean Shores Fire Department brought up the rear of the parade. The parade featured classic cars and car clubs, political organizations and candidates, marching bands, beauty queens, floats, dance troupes, pirates, military veterans groups and more. Numerous parade participants tossed candy and party favors to the folks lining the streets. Performers travelled from as far as Seattle and Bellevue to participate in one of Ocean Shores signature annual events.

The day concluded with a flag retirement ceremony at the Ocean Shores Elks Lodge. See more photos on page A7.