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Three Oaks Crowns Flag Day Royalty Ahead of Annual Celebration
The Three Oaks Flag Day Committee has named the prince and princess to ride in the parade as the town prepares for its annual festivities.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 5:00am
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The vibrant colors and iconic imagery of the Three Oaks Flag Day celebration bring the community's patriotic pride to life.Three Rivers TodayThe Three Oaks community is gearing up for its annual Flag Day celebration, which will take place June 12-14 this year. As part of the festivities, the town has crowned a prince and princess to ride in the parade, which is said to be the world's largest Flag Day parade. The celebration will also feature a 5K run, a pet parade, and other events to honor the American flag and recognize local veterans.
Why it matters
The Three Oaks Flag Day celebration is a longstanding tradition that brings the community together to celebrate patriotism, honor veterans, and showcase the town's pride. As one of the largest Flag Day events in the country, it serves as an important annual gathering for residents and attracts visitors from across the region.
The details
On Sunday, the Three Oaks Flag Day Committee crowned Trey Peters and Lillian Stark as the prince and princess who will ride in the parade. The selection process involves children between the ages of 6 and 9 showcasing their skills and participating in interviews before the winners are chosen. In addition, local veteran and farmer Bill Donner has been named the parade's grand marshal, recognized for his lifetime of contributions to the town.
- The Three Oaks Flag Day celebration will take place June 12 through June 14, 2026.
- The prince and princess were crowned on Sunday, March 30, 2026.
The players
Heather Whitlow
The president of the Three Oaks Flag Day Committee, who oversees the planning and execution of the annual celebration.
Trey Peters
The 2026 Three Oaks Flag Day prince.
Lillian Stark
The 2026 Three Oaks Flag Day princess.
Bill Donner
A local veteran and farmer who has been named the grand marshal of the 2026 Three Oaks Flag Day Parade.
What they’re saying
“We have a host of little people between six and nine to come out and show off their skills, their dancing skills, they do a little interview. Then we crown a princess and prince that will ride in the Flag Day Parade. They also participate in other events.”
— Heather Whitlow, President, Three Oaks Flag Day Committee
“It's to celebrate the American flag, to honor our veterans, to bring light to our freedom and the freedom which we have and where it stems from, and just to bring openness to talk, to recognize our veterans.”
— Heather Whitlow, President, Three Oaks Flag Day Committee
What’s next
The Three Oaks Flag Day celebration will take place June 12-14, 2026, with the main parade scheduled for Sunday, June 14.
The takeaway
The Three Oaks Flag Day celebration is a longstanding community tradition that brings residents together to honor the American flag, recognize local veterans, and showcase the town's pride. The crowning of the prince and princess is a beloved part of the festivities, which also include a 5K run, pet parade, and the world's largest Flag Day parade.
