06/05/2026
Pea Soup Days Parade Parking & Traffic Notice
The Somerset Police Department would like to remind residents and visitors that Pea Soup Days will feature a new parade route this year. Temporary no-parking restrictions and traffic changes will be in place for the parade and related events.
New Parade Route:
The parade will start on Spring Street near the Amphitheater, travel south on Spring Street to Main Street, then turn west on Main Street through downtown. The parade will end on Main Street at Garfield Street.
After the parade, participants may either take Garfield Street to Hud Street to break down their floats or may continue west on Main Street to Amphitheater Road near First National Bank to return to the Amphitheater.
Parking Information:
Visitors are encouraged to use lawful public parking areas and designated event parking where available. Parking may be available in and around the following areas, subject to posted signs, normal parking regulations, and any temporary event restrictions:
Public lots / park areas:
Village Hall municipal lots, Veterans Park, Village Park, and the lower level of Village Park next to the river. New this year, additional lighted parking will be available in the lower level of Village Park.
Street parking areas:
Sunrise Drive, the 100 block of Spring Street, Elm Street, Maple Street, Oak Street, Acorn Lane, Willow Street, the east side of Depot Street, Cloutier Drive, Hud Street, Parnell Street, Vanasse Street, and Germain Street.
Additional private parking may also be available across the river and on the east side of the Apple River Bridge, where permitted by the property owner. All vehicles must be parked legally and in compliance with posted signage, Village ordinances, and state law. Please do not block driveways, hydrants, crosswalks, intersections, sidewalks, or emergency access areas.
No-Parking Restrictions:
Parade Route:
Saturday, June 6
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Garfield Street:
Saturday, June 6
9:00 a.m. until the conclusion of the Soap Box Experience
Expected to be around 4:00 p.m.
Village Lot across from Circle K:
Friday, June 5
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 6
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
No-parking signs have been posted in advance and include the applicable dates and times. Please check posted signage carefully. Vehicles parked in restricted areas during the posted times may be subject to citation and/or towing.
Main Street will remain open during the first portion of the parade. Once the parade reaches the area near River Street, eastbound and westbound thru traffic will be temporarily restricted for approximately 45 minutes. Local access may be limited during this time, and a signed detour will be in place.
Westbound thru traffic detour:
Main Street → Spring Street → Sunrise Drive → Cloutier Drive → Depot Street → Main Street
Eastbound thru traffic detour:
Main Street → Depot Street → Cloutier Drive → Sunrise Drive → Spring Street → Main Street
Northbound and southbound traffic may use Amphitheater Road as the detour route.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to keep Pea Soup Days safe and enjoyable for everyone.
Questions / Comments / Concerns regarding parking, detour or this post can be routed through the PD via 715-247-3319.
For more information about Pea Soup Days please visit: https://www.somersetchamber.org/pea-soup-days-schedule
