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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.

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June 14 ~ Flag Day Decorate to Celebrate
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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. 

 

Categories Judged by Douglas Fire Fighters

- Best Patriotic Spirit

- Best House

- Best Use of Square Footage

- Best Decorated Fence

- Best Decorated Outdoor Space

- Best Apt/Condo/Townhouse

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June - July ~ 4th of July Soapbox Derby
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4th of July Soapbox Derby awards have arrived!

Who will be the lucky winner of each of these trophies?

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Kits available Don Abel Building Supply & Rental 

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Age ranges are 5-6 years, 7-8 years, and 9-10 years.

Race registration and trials will be on 7/3 at on St. Ann's Avenue from 5pm-8pm and finals are on 7/4 at 3pm (also St. Ann's Avenue).

Can't wait to see your builds!

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June 29~ 4th of July Bike Parade Decorating

Come decorate your bike/trike/scooter or wheelchair for the parade. 

Supplies will be provided ~ just bring your creativity and imagination!

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Contact: Miah Lager at 907-635-6424 for more information

- Kid's Bicycle Decorating - Library Parking Garage - 1-3pm

 

 Sponsored by the Douglas Library & the Douglas 4th of July Committee

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July 1st~ 4th of July Committee Raffle
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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

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Raffle commences July 1, 2023 ~ 6:30PM at Louie's Douglas Inn

Tickets are $100

250 tickets in total are sold - must be present to win door-prizes

Need not be present to win cash prizes - Grand Prize: $10,000

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July 3 ~ Community Events
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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 

- Sandy Beach Sand Dollar Hunt 

- Soap Box Derby Car Show -St. Ann's Avenue - 5pm 

- Soap Box Derby Time Trials and Practice - St. Ann's Race Hill 5-8pm

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July 4 ~ Douglas 4th of July Events
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Kicking off with the events the week leading up to July 4, 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 - 2pm Start

    If you would like to be in the parade, assemble at 1:30 please. 

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- Food Court - Food Vendors with Permits only. -PERMIT INFO-

- Children's Field Events - Savikko Park 

- Pioneer Pavilion Concerts - Savikko Park Plaza  -BAND SCHEDULE-

- Soap Box Derby Races - St. Ann's Race Hill

- Fireman's Hose Race - Juneau vs. Douglas

- Sandcastle Sculpting Competition - -INFO FLYER-

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