National Loyalty Day was first celebrated as "Americanization Day" in 1921 as a way to reaffirm loyalty to the United States and to recognize the heritage of American freedom. Loyalty Day was made an official recurring holiday in 1958 and has been recognized with an official presidential proclamation every year since.

On Saturday, April 30, 2016, Pleasant Prairie Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 7308 will host a state-wide Loyalty Day Celebration at Prairie Springs Park in collaboration with other veterans organizations, civic and community groups, to promote patriotism and honor veterans, emergency services personnel, police, and every American who contributes to the support and defense of our country.

The Loyalty Day Celebration on April 30 will include a parade, judging of parade entries, an awards ceremony, refreshments, and conversations with the community. The parade will begin on the north side of Lake Andrea at 11:30 a.m. and proceed towards the west around the lake. The parade will end and a ceremony will follow at the Veteran's Memorial Pavilion in the southeast corner of the park. All are invited to join Pleasant Prairie VFW Post 7308 in recognizing the heritage of American freedom at this event. Parking will be available inside the park. Please follow the special event parking signage to the appropriate area.