The annual Wellman 4th of July parade will be led by a familiar face.

Wellman centenarian Bernice Commers was named the Grand Marshal of the parade at 104 years young. President of the Wellman Chamber of Commerce Heather Trimpe tells KCII News that Commers is a staple of the community, “Bernice has lived in the Wellman are for most of her life. She also taught in the schools around here. Also, she was may parents neighbor for many years. She’s always been a staple in Wellman.” After the parade finishes in Downtown Wellman, festivities transfer to North Park for carnival games, bingo, and live music. The KCII Big Red Radio will be broadcasting live to kick off the second leg of the KCII Summer Town Tour.