Patriotic Parade Hat

Strike up the band and get ready to celebrate with this fun Patriotic Parade Hat. Kids can print, color, cut, and glue their own red, white, and blue paper hat to wear for Flag Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Presidents Day, the Fourth of July, or any patriotic classroom celebration.

This easy patriotic craft is a great project for families, teachers, scout groups, and homeschoolers. Use the colored printable templates for a quick craft, or let kids decorate the black and white version with crayons, markers, or colored pencils.

Fun Fact

“Stars and Stripes Forever” by John Philip Sousa was named the official National March of the United States by an Act of Congress. It is one of the most famous patriotic marches and is often played at parades and national celebrations.

Supplies

• Card stock
• Scissors
• Glue
• Crayons or markers, optional
• Printable stripe pattern
• Printable star pattern

Instructions

1. Print the stripe pattern two times on card stock.
2. Print the star pattern. If you are using the black and white version, have kids color the stars and blocks before cutting.
3. Cut out the groups of strips. There are two strip sections on each page.
4. Glue the ends of the strips together to make a band that fits around the child’s head. Trim any extra paper if needed.
5. Cut out the star blocks.
6. Glue the star blocks around the striped headband.
7. Let the glue dry, then wear your Patriotic Parade Hat for a parade, classroom celebration, or holiday activity.

Patterns, Templates and Printables

Click on a pattern to open it in a new window to print.