Join us for the 2026 Somers Fourth of July Parade. This year’s theme is “Happy 250th Birthday, America!” to celebrate our country’s Semiquincentennial birthday (250th).
The 1.2 mile route begins at Shoreland Lutheran High School, heads east on Highway E (12th Street), turns south on Highway EA (72nd Street) where it ends in front of Somers Elementary School. Highway E will be closed starting at noon for the duration of the parade from Highway EA to 100th Avenue. The parade starts at 2 p.m. It usually lasts about an hour depending on the number of entries. Staging will take place at Shoreland Lutheran High School from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Somers Elementary students will distribute American flags donated by American Legion David Leet Post 552 to spectators along the parade route.
Food vendors will be setup along the parade route.
Portable toilets will be located along the parade route. Parking is available at Somers Elementary, Somers Village Hall, the Post Office and the back lot at Shoreland Lutheran High School.
Every access to Highway E from 100th Avenue to Highway EA will be closed. Those are:
- 100th Avenue
- 97th Avenue
- 93rd Avenue
- Highway H (88th Avenue)
- 82nd Avenue
- 80th Avenue
- 75th Avenue
- Village Center Drive
- Highway EA (72nd Avenue)
Highway E will remain open at Green Bay Road.
