AIR FORCE APPRECIATION DAY
Air Force Appreciation Day is our biggest event of the year and a wonderful opportunity to showcase your business while honoring our military personnel. Whether it’s through the parade or the vendors in Carl Miller Park, this event draws a large crowd and creates a fun, family-friendly atmosphere.
The parade is the longest in Idaho, bringing in over 100 entrants every year and welcoming businesses of all kinds. Everyone is invited to participate and show off their fun floats, cars, dances, and more. Plus hand out candy to the crowd! A special highlight of the parade is the announcement of our Grand Marshal, honoring an individual who has made a meaningful impact on our community and military support.
After the parade, the celebration continues in Carl Miller Park with over 70 vendors offering a variety of food, crafts, face painting, and business information. The day also features a free barbecue that feeds over 3,500 people, making it a perfect place for the community to gather, connect, and celebrate together.
The week leading up to Air Force Appreciation Day also includes a variety of fun events you can participate in, such as a corn shucking competition, family fun night, booster scavenger hunt, and a trivia night!
Date: September 12th, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Carl Miller Park
Thank you to our sponsors!
Vendor Information
We are gearing up for this year’s Air Force Appreciation Day, and we can’t wait to celebrate with our community!
If your business is interested in being a vendor at this year’s event, please contact Sophia to be added to the vendor waitlist. Air Force Appreciation Day is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your business, connect with thousands of attendees, and be part of one of our community’s biggest annual celebrations.
The deadline for AFAD vendor registration is September 1st. Booth spaces are 12′ x 12′, and all vendors must be completely set up by 8:45 a.m. We look forward to another fantastic year and hope you’ll join us!
Parade Information
Get your floats ready because we’re going big for America’s 250th Birthday!
This year’s Air Force Appreciation Day parade theme is “Honoring 250 Years.” We invite businesses, organizations, clubs, schools, and community members to join us in celebrating this historic milestone with a parade entry that showcases your creativity and patriotic spirit.
If you’re interested in participating in this year’s AFAD parade, please contact Sophia for registration information. We are proud to hold the title of the longest parade in Idaho, and we’re hoping to make this year’s parade our biggest and best yet. We can’t wait to celebrate with you and hope you’ll join us!
