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Independence Day - July 4th

The Douglas 4th of July Committee organizes a plethora of July 4th events including a parade (with prizes!), Soapbox Challenge, Softball Game, Watermelon Eating Contest, Field Events, and many other activities!

July 3rd Events

July 3rd Event Schedule

View the July 3rd Event Schedule.

Soapbox Challenge Registration and Practice Runs

July 3rd - 5:30 to 9:00 pm - more info

DVFD Softball Game

July 3rd - 7:00 pm

Watermelon Eating Contest

July 3rd - After DVFD Softball Game

July 4th Events

July 4th Event Schedule

View the July 4th Event Schedule.

Douglas July 4th Parade

2008 Grand Marshall: Mary BeckerJuly 4th, 2:00 pm
The parade starts at Gastineau School and proceeds southeast down 3rd St.
Parade entrants: Assembly time is 1:30 pm, no pre-registration or entry fee required. Parade Prizes awarded for children and floats.

July 4th Field Events start at 2:30pm. Congratulations to all of our field event participants! View the 2008 field events winners.

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Douglas 4th of July Committee
PO Box 240765
Douglas, AK 99824-0765


Event Schedule