Members of the Mercer Island Chinese Association bring a colorful touch to the Mercer Island Summer Celebration downtown parade on July 12. The all-day event also featured live entertainment, art and food vendors, fireworks, interactive booths, games, opportunities to meet city departments and explore equipment and more. Activities took place at Mercerdale Park and Luther Burbank Park with a fireworks show blasting off at Luther Burbank Park at 10 p.m. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

Bubbles galore at the Mercer Island Summer Celebration parade. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

The Dolls Drill Team of Seattle entertains the crowd. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

Members of Youth Theatre Northwest having a blast. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

Solemates walkers take to the street. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

A high five from the Mercer Island Chinese Association mascot. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

A nice bike ride during the parade. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

Photo courtesy of the city of Mercer Island

Photo courtesy of the city of Mercer Island

Photo courtesy of the city of Mercer Island