A Mercer Island Martial Arts student kicks up a storm during the community parade at Summer Celebration on July 13 along 78th Avenue Southeast. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

Members of the Mercer Island Chinese Association participate in the parade. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

A family poses for a photo at Mercerdale Park. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

From left, Mayor Salim Nice and his wife, Janice Nice, who unleashes bubbles during the parade. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

Summer Celebration attendees at Luther Burbank Park watch fireworks explode over Lake Washington. Photo courtesy of the city of Mercer Island

Fireworks action taken from the Mercer Island Community and Event Center. Photo courtesy of the city of Mercer Island

A juggling stilt walker does his thing at Luther Burbank Park. Photo courtesy of the city of Mercer Island