NORTH PLATTE, Neb.–If you have a favorite spot to watch NEBRASKAland Days on Parade, you may have to hunt for a new one this summer.

NLD officials announced Monday, that the parade route will be altered for the 2015 celebration, due to a construction project by the City of North Platte and the Nebraska Department of Roads that will take place along Jeffers Street/Highway 83.

NLD Executive Director, David Fudge, said in a news release that the parade will still head west down Fourth Street, but will then turn South on Dewey Street, and conclude at H Street, where parade entries will be routed east to disperse.

Fudge said the route had to be changed because crews will be reconstructing Jeffers Street, from First Street to Sixth Street.

“We’ve talked about this a lot in the last 18 months,” said Fudge.  “We consulted with the City and the State, and jointly decided that Dewey was the best option.”

Organizers are asking parade-goers to be patient as they do everything possible to make the experience enjoyable for all.

“We understand the new route will be a bit of an adjustment for everyone involved,” Fudge said.  “We’re hopeful that those impacted will understand our predicament this year.”

This year’s celebration is June 17-27, with the parade being held on June 20.  For more information, visit nebraskalanddays.com.