Founders’ Day Parade

A group of uniformed cadets in formation marches across a grassy field during the Founders Day parade. They wear blue jackets with white pants and hats, and some carry flags. Buildings and mountains are visible in the background.

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 8 a.m.
Location: Stillman Field

Join us as we honor the Academy’s legacy of forging leaders of character and quality for the Air Force and Space Force. Witness this legacy in action at the Founders’ Day parade, featuring the Cadet Wing’s time-honored formation march, April 12, 8 a.m. Stillman Field.

The event will be preceded by a demonstration from the Wings of Blue at 7 a.m., followed by demonstrations by the Cadet Honor Guard and Cadet Sabre Drill teams.

If you’ve never been to the U.S. Air Force Academy, be sure to read about base access and check out the campus map. See photos from a previous parade!

Parking
Stillman Field Lot
• DVs (right side) and ADA Guest (left side)

Upper Firstie Lot
• All other guests

Handicap (golf-carts provided)

Security
• Checkpoints at Stillman Field near sidewalk leading to Stillman Field
• Search of large bags

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Please use the QR code or request base access if you are not a DoD ID card holder.

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