Hudson Flag Day Parade

28/01/2025

Hello community! Hudson Flag Day is doing a Super Bowl square fundraiser. Squares cost $20 a piece. Payouts and rules are listed below. If you would like to participate, please pick a blank number below and post it in the comments. Once we confirm the number is locked in we ask you to use our link pictured below to the zeffy which has been set up to take payment. * please note that numbers are being sold in multiple places so the numbers may not be updated. We will attempt to update it as much as possible.*

23/12/2024

Greetings everyone! The Hudson Flag Day committee has been hard at work preparing for the coming 30th anniversary Flag Day Parade and festival. Parade applications have gone out in the mail to past participants. We are always looking for new businesses or people to participate in the parade. If you do not receive an application or would like one, please reach out to us here. Parade applications will be on our website soon!

We here at the committee would like to thank you all for your support in making the Flag Day event successful for the past 30 years. No matter how you celebrate the upcoming holidays we hope you take the time and enjoy it with your loved one’s. From us here on the commitee we wish you the best holiday and a happy and healthy new year!

28/11/2024

The Hudson Flag Day committee would like to wish everyone a happy thanksgiving. We the committee are thankful for the support of our communities, and for allowing us to put on the parade and festivities for the past 30 year’s.

05/09/2024

This is going to be a FUN day! If you have never been to a Bingo like this, here is your chance! Fundraiser for 2 great causes....please get your reservations in. Tables will go fast!
Cheers to all and look forward to your support!

14/06/2024

Today we honor the Flag and everything it stands for! Thank you to the men and women who have defended this Flag and who continue to defend the Flag.

09/06/2024

All we can say is wow. Thank you all for your support! It’s a long day for us but it is well worth it. We hope you were able to enjoy some great food and music from Beer Stained Fiddle and the Tailgate Band. We hope you enjoyed the parade and the fireworks to cap the day off.

Big shoutout to the organizations who helped us make this possible. City of Hudson Police and City of Hudson Fire Department, City of Hudson DPW, and many more.

Thank you to all our community members for the support. If you want to be a part of it, we are always looking for more committee members. On to the 30th year.

08/06/2024

Share your parade photos with us! Waterfront is open! Many vendors, free games for the kiddos. Tailgate band at the gazebo.

08/06/2024

This Annual Hudson Flag Day Parade & Festival in Hudson, NY occurs on or near each Flag Day. We look forward to this community event.

08/06/2024

Come on down. The vendors and fun are waiting for you! Beer Stained Fiddle is on the stage till 3pm for your entertainment. A full list of vendors are on our website. Www.hudsonflagday.com

08/06/2024

Thank you to the Catskill Glee Club for starting off our festival with a singing of the national anthem and America the beautiful. Boy were they great! Check them out if you get a chance. Catskill Glee Club

08/06/2024

As we start the day we want to give a big shoutout to all our sponsors! We couldn’t make this day possible without all of them!

08/06/2024

GOOD MORNING CITY OF HUDSON!!!
PLEASE UTILIZE OUR WEBSITE FOR ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE FOR THE PARADE AND FESTIVAL TODAY. ALL THE INFORMATION IS ON THERE FROM LINE-UP, PARKING, VENDORS, MUSIC AND MORE.

OUR COMMITTEE WILL BE BUSY GETTING READY FOR AN AMAZING DAY FOR YOU TO ENJOY AND WILL NOT BE ABLE MONITOR FACEBOOK FOR THE QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE THAT THE ANSWERS ARE THERE.

THE SUN IS SHINING, COME OUT AND SUPPORT THIS GREAT EVENT AND ENJOY THE DAY.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL AT SOME POINT DURING THE DAY.
WE WILL HAVE PARADE OFFICIAL SHIRTS ON IF YOU SEE US AND HAVE A QUESTION.

WEBSITE:

This Annual Hudson Flag Day Parade & Festival in Hudson, NY occurs on or near each Flag Day. We look forward to this community event.

08/06/2024

Hudson Flag Day Parade Shuttle Service
For June 8th!!
See you all tomorrow!

08/06/2024

WATERFRONT VENDORS!!
Come support your LOCAL entrepreneurs that make our day special. Lots of great food choices and businesses handing out informational pieces and so much more!
OPENS at NOON, bring the whole family. Something for everyone!!

08/06/2024

Hudson Flag Day Parade handicapped parking area for PARADE ONLY will be in the Chamber of Commerce Parking lot on Front Street.
***You can park starting at 1:30 until its full***

Spots are limited and on a first come basis.

Please also use the communication from the Hudson Police Dept on Street Closures which is attached.
Thank you!

07/06/2024

Our last grand Marshall to introduce is Brian McSween! Read some more about Brian and come see him tomorrow at the parade. 4pm step off!

“Brian McSween was raised in Hudson, NY by his two parents, Stephen and Carmella McSween of Trinidad and Guyana. He is the father of Rhylee Brooklyn McSween. He is a 2011 Hudson High School Graduate and President of the Class of 2011; lettering in 3 sports: football, basketball, and baseball and participated in many extracurricular activities. Brian went on to attend the Columbia-Greene Community College, graduating in 2014 with an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice. Brian joined the United States Army Reserves in May of 2014 serving with the 1018th Quartermaster Company of Schenectady, NY. Brian joined the military and acquired the character traits of loyalty, respect, selfless service, honor, and integrity which helped him transition into his current career in Law Enforcement. Brian attended the Zone 14 Law Enforcement Academy in 2017 and started working with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office as a Deputy Sheriff assigned to the road patrol. Brian has served in many positions and attended many trainings while employed at CCSO; such as Shared Service Response Team Operator, School Resource Deputy, Animal Cruelty Investigator, Field Training Officer, and many more. Prior to establishing his career in Law Enforcement, Brian was and still is a proud member of his Hudson Community. Brian worked at the Hudson Youth Center, coached football at Hudson High School, and mentored young men within the Barack Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) initiative and now serves a board member for the Columbia County Youth Bureau. In August of 2022, Brian received the Sankofa Community Service Award which honors community members who have been exemplary in a variety of roles around the community. In October of 2022, Brian was selected as one of Columbia Counties Inaugural 40 under 40. Brian would like to thank his Hudson community and his family for the years of support and encouragement. “

07/06/2024

Set up is underway for tomorrows festivities. Grounds open at noon. Activities for kids, adults and everyone in between. Below is a sneak peak of some of the fun you can experience tomorrow.

06/06/2024

Our next Grand Marshall is Victor Santiago. Read a little bit below to learn more about Victor. Come see him Saturday at the Flag Day Parade.

"Victor has been a resident of Hudson his entire life and graduated from the Hudson High School.

Victor at age 14, joined the Junior Program with the City of Hudson Fire Department. He proudly serves as a Volunteer firefighter for C.H. Evans H & L Co # 3 of the City of Hudson Fire
Department to date.

After graduating from high school, Victor decided that he wanted to serve his country and joined the United States Army. He remained in the Army for his 3.5-year contract at Fort Bragg, NC.
During his term he was deployed to Afghanistan for the withdrawal of Kabul. He retired his contract in February of 2024 at the rank of Sergeant."

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