4th of July Parade in Homer, Alaska

The July 4th Parade is an annual highlight in our calendar, bringing together local businesses, civic organizations, non-profits, associations, and individuals of all ages.

The Theme for 2025 will be "Bloom Homer Bloom", in conjunction with the 6th Annual Peony Celebration and July First Friday! Submit a float entry here.

This year's Grand Marshal is Rita Jo Shoultz, owner of Alaska Perfect Peony, a Peony farm she opened in 2006.  

Chris and Zoe Story will return once again to emcee the parade at the Bay Realty judging station and Bernie Giffard will emcee at the Art Shop Gallery location.  

Special thanks to our sponsors: Global Credit Union, Muslow + Agnew Group, Bay Realty, Story Real Estate, Alaska Peninsula Plumbing & Mechanical, Great Tweaks Electronics, City of Homer, Homer News, Smokey Bay Air, Horizon Satellite, Farwest General Contractors and Driftwood Inn.

Also thank you to Misty Kincaid Photography for capturing the event, Homer Volunteer Fire Department and Kachemak Emergency Services for the flag display and Homer Police Department for traffic control.