Summer Program
The focus of the Douglas Fourth of July Committee events have always been on children and community coming together to celebrate 4th of July in Douglas, Alaska.
June 14 ~ Flag Day Decorate to Celebrate
Douglas property owners are encouraged to decorate their property in Red, White & Blue colors, bunting, banners, flags, flowers, party lights & etc.by 5:00 PM for judging. We ask them to leave the decorations through Independence Day, July 4th. *DOWNLOAD FLYER HERE*
Categories Judged by Douglas Fire Fighters
- Best Business
- Best Non-Profit
- Best Multi-Building
- Best Apartment
- Best Condo
- Best House
2019 Winners!
June 30 ~ Sidewalk Chalk and Bike Decorating
In an effort to get the community kids excited for the upcoming events and give a little color to the community we often hold en event where we provide art materials to decorate their bikes for the Douglas 4th of July Parade and sidewalk chalk to decorate the Douglas Library Parking Garage.
2-4pm Douglas Library Parking Garage - Download Poster Here!
Generously Sponsored by the Douglas 4th of July Committee and
Douglas Public Library
~ 2019 CHILDREN'S PARADE WINNERS
July 1 ~ 4th of July Committee Raffle
Tickets are out for one of the hottest raffles in Douglas!!!
Find a Douglas 4th of July Committee Member or call the number below to get in on the action! 💵💵💵💵💵 321-1332
Raffle commences Monday, July 1, 2019 ~ 6:30PM at Louie's Douglas Inn
Tickets are $100
250 tickets in total are sold - must be present to win doorprizes
Need not be present to win cash prizes - Grand Prize: $10,000
We have a series of fun events to help families start their celebration of Independence Day in Douglas off right and have a little friendly competition.
- Savikko Park Shelter Community Picnic
- Children's Watermelon Eating Contest ~ 2019 RESULTS
- Sandy Beach Sand Dollar Hunt
- Soap Box Derby Time Trials and Practice - St. Ann's Race Hill
- Hot Dogs and condiments provided - bring a side to share!
July 4 ~ Douglas 4th of July Events
Kicking off with the events held on the 2nd and 3rd of July, we have a full and busy schedule of activities for the whole family. Please watch here for a downloadable schedule each year.
- Douglas 4th of July Parade ~ 2019 FLOAT WINNERS
- Food Court - Treadwell Arena Parking Lot
- Children's Field Events - Savikko Park ~ 2019 EVENT WINNERS
- Pioneer Pavilion Concerts - Savikko Park Plaza
- Soap Box Derby Races - St. Ann's Race Hill ~ 2019 RESULTS
- Fireman's Hose Race - Juneau vs. Douglas
- Sandcastle Sculpting Competition - Sandy Beach
- Much, much more!