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National Parade on the Flag Day of the Finnish Defence Forces
The Defence Forces celebrate the Finnish Defence Forces Flag Day on June 4th 2026 with a national parade in Ekenäs in Raseborg. The theme of the parade is strong together at the Baltic Sea. The review of the troops will be held at the Sparbank Arena in Ekenäs and the pass in review on Raseborgsvägen. In addition, the programme includes an air show and a Miljazz concert. In the parc Stallörsparken, it is possible for the public to take a closer look at the Defence Forces’ and other authorities’ equipment. Admission to the event is free.
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Speech by the Reviewing Officer of the Finnish Defence Forces Flag Day Parade, 4 June 2025
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.
Flight activities on the Flag Day of the Finnish Defence Forces
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.
National Parade on Flag Day of the Finnish Defence Forces will affect traffic in Kuopio on 3–4 June 2025
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.
Flag Day Parade in Kuopio on 4 June
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.
