1908 Gerhard Ericksen parade float Bothell’s 4th of July Click on the photo to see a larger image. The Bothell July 4th parade float for Gerhard Ericksen’s Mercantile Store on Main Street. The sign on the side of the float reads “Gerh. Ericksen Pioneer Merchant.” Background for the picture is not identified. Those in the picture, according to a caption on the back of the photo, are left to right, Gerhard Ericksen, driver Lars Eidbo, unidentified person, and George Ericksen (Gerhard’s son).