4th of July Parade : America the Beautiful

in Homer, Alaska

Join the Homer Chamber of Commerce for Homer’s annual 4th of July Parade on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 3:00–4:00 PM, rain or shine, along Pioneer Avenue.

A longstanding community tradition, Homer’s 4th of July Parade brings together local businesses, organizations, families, and visitors each year for an afternoon of patriotic celebration, creative floats, and small-town spirit. As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, this year’s parade holds even greater significance as part of a once-in-a-generation national milestone.

2026 Theme: America the Beautiful

In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, this year’s parade theme is America the Beautiful, celebrating the people, landscapes, freedoms, and traditions that make the United States extraordinary. Participants are encouraged to creatively interpret this theme through floats, decorations, costumes, and displays as we commemorate this once-in-a-generation milestone.

Parade Application

Parade application details and registration information can be found below.

Continue the celebration

Following the parade, the celebration continues at the HERC property from 4:00–8:00 PM for Homer’s America 250 event featuring free food, live music, beer garden, kids activities, blue ribbon competitions, and more.

Attendees are strongly encouraged to park for the parade and walk to the HERC, as parking near the America 250 event will be extremely limited.

Join us for one of Homer’s most cherished traditions while helping celebrate 250 years of American history.