Acceptance Day Parade
The Acceptance Day Parade marks the conclusion of Basic Cadet Training and welcomes basic cadets into the Cadet Wing. Weather permitting, the Wings of Blue demonstration team will parachute onto Stillman Field at 8:45 a.m., followed by the parade at 9 a.m. During the ceremony, basic cadets become fourth-class cadets (freshmen) and are assigned to their academic-year Cadet Squadron.
Coffee trucks will be available in the upper Stillman parking lot, and cadets are authorized to have a picnic with their families anywhere on the installation after the parade.
Visitors 18 and older must obtain a base pass before entering the installation. Register at least 24 hours before the event using the link below. Guests under 18 do not need to request access.
Parade location information
Inclement weather
No backup venue / alternate date
If the event is canceled:
- Individual squadrons will perform acceptance and shoulder board ceremonies in their respective locations during the original parade time (No guests).
- Planned parade attendees are still allowed to visit with cadets during the originally planned times.
Parking and transportation
Wednesday, August 5 – 7 a.m.
Base opens to visitors, parking open at Upper Firstie (ADA compliant parking), Banana and Field House lots with golf cart shuttles.
Wednesday, August 5 – 9:45 a.m.
Cadet designees will continue shuttling services post-event until all attendees have safely left Stillman Field and are at their vehicles.
