National Parade on the Flag Day of the Finnish Defence Forces

Speech by the Reviewing Officer of the Finnish Defence Forces Flag Day Parade, Commander of the Finnish Air Force, Major General Timo Herranen, at the review of troops on 4 June 2025.

The Finnish Defence Forces' Flag Day on 4 June in Kuopio features events from morning until evening. The flight activities included in the programme will cause noise, especially in the city centre and harbour area of Kuopio.

The national parade for the Defence Forces’ Flag Day will be held in Kuopio on 4 June 2025. The event will cause changes to traffic and parking. During the parade events, the public is encouraged to move on foot in the harbour and Väinölänniemi areas.

The national parade on the Flag Day of the Finnish Defence Forces will be held on Wednesday, 4 June 2025 in Kuopio. Karelia Air Wing, in cooperation with the City of Kuopio, is responsible for organising the event. The parade is part of Kuopio's celebrations marking its 250th anniversary this year.