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. The road will be closed for the duration of the parade. 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 and the Post Office. There will be limited parking at Shoreland Lutheran High School due to the school construction project.

The Village extended the water main along 12th Street from 100th Avenue to the U.S. Post Office. While the new infrastructure is in the ground, the roadway contractor will not commence road repairs and resurfacing until after the July 4th holiday weekend.

Part of the parade route will be temporarily filled with gravel. Construction equipment will be located further from the roadway so attendees can safely observe and enjoy the Parade. Stay alert and we apologize for any inconvenience.

The roadway work will be completed by the end of July.

Road closures at 100th Avenue and highways E, EA and H at 18th Street will start at noon. Highway E will remain open at Green Bay Road.