2026 Fourth of July parade

Residents are invited to the 2026 Somers Fourth of July Parade. This year’s theme is “Happy 250th Birthday, America!”

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 from noon to 4 p.m. from 100th Avenue to Highway EA.

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. They include the Shoreland Boosters. J&M Bar & Grill, the Somers Fire Association. Pawlie’s Ice Cream, Kona Ice, Trini’s Ice Cream, Tacos 911 and De La Rosa Tacos. A map is available at right.

Portable toilets will be located along the parade route at Somers Elementary, the Village Hall, Neumiller Park, the corner of Highway E & H and Shoreland Lutheran High School.

Parking is available at Somers Elementary, Somers Village Hall and the Post Office. There will be limited parking at Shoreland Lutheran High School due to the school construction project.

Parade entries are as follows: