Nampa Parade America

07/23/2026

A huge thank you to Margie and Kathy for pulling everything together for America in the Park 2026, our inaugural event. You ladies did a fantastic job!

With even more planning and organization, next year will be an incredible follow-up as Nampa Parade America celebrates its 60th year of honoring our military, celebrating patriotism, and strengthening our community.

We had a great debrief meeting and are already making plans for next year. Every event is a learning experience, and we’re excited to continue building America in the Park into a stellar, long-lasting community tradition for Nampa.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this first year such a success—we’re looking forward to an even bigger and better 2027!

Please note: VP Mike Miller was very instrumental in the planning and success behind this eventvas well. Giving credit where credit is due!

If you are interested in volunteering, participating as a vendor, food truck, entertainment, or as a sponsor and meet our requirements/purpose of the event, please send an email to [email protected]

07/04/2026

Celebrating 250 years!

07/04/2026

Celebrating 136 years! Happy Birthday Idaho!

06/20/2026

Choosing favorites wasn’t easy, but here they are! Our absolute favorite photos from Nampa Parade America 2026 and our inaugural America in the Park event. Thank you to everyone who helped make these celebrations so memorable! 🇺🇸🎉📸

06/20/2026

Thanks to our four amazing photographers, enthusiastic participants, and patriotic attendees, we captured countless memorable moments across two fantastic events. Be sure to tag yourselves and your friends!

06/16/2026

One of our favorite traditions as we wrap up the photos from Nampa Parade America and America in the Park is choosing our favorite shots! This year, with four photographers capturing the events, we have a huge collection of photos to sort through. Narrowing them down was no easy task. Since we have so many great images to share, we’ll be dividing them into several posts—saving our absolute favorites for last.
Part 1

06/14/2026

Flag Day: It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.
Fly your American flag proudly!

06/08/2026

America in the Park, an extension of Nampa Parade America, was held at Lakeview Park and made a successful inaugural debut. Presented by ICCU, the event featured military and nonprofit organizations, food trucks, and static displays of military vehicles, offering something for attendees of all ages.

The afternoon was filled with outstanding performances by the Canyon County Children’s Chorus, the Spuddy Buddies, and an enthusiastic cheer presentation led by Columbia High School. Award winners from Nampa Parade America were recognized, and custom-made trophies from the parade were displayed for visitors to enjoy.

A moving highlight of the day was a special ceremony conducted by Quilts of Valor, which honored Tom Hogaboam and Katie Rouston with handcrafted quilts. In addition, Comfort Quilts from Grace Bible Church presented and wrapped Mimi Hogaboam and her family in beautiful handmade patriotic quilts.

Children enjoyed a variety of games, while families participated in a historical scavenger hunt celebrating our nation’s heritage and the upcoming 250th anniversary of America.

Special thanks go to Kathy Tanner and Margie Potter for overseeing this wonderful inaugural event. Shirley Shafer provided the stage decorations, creating a festive atmosphere, while Mike Miller, a board member of Nampa Parade America, worked tirelessly behind the scenes to help ensure the event’s success.

The inaugural America in the Park brought the community together in a meaningful celebration of patriotism, service, history, and family, making it a memorable addition to Nampa’s Independence Day festivities.

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06/08/2026

Our commercial groups represent a diverse range of businesses and organizations, including radio stations, financial institutions, CDL training companies, bus operators, fuel stops and convenience stores, service providers, and many others. We are grateful for your participation and support in making Nampa Parade America 2026 a success. Thank you for being part of this special community celebration!

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06/08/2026

There’s still plenty more to see from Nampa Parade America 2026! Before we post America in the Park and our Favorite Photos, we’d like to recognize some of the amazing groups that brought energy, patriotism, and community spirit to this year’s parade.
Enjoy our Civic and Non-Profit groups. You are encouraged to tag your group.

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