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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.

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

2023 Winners!

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?

Kits available Don Abel Building Supply & Rental and build time is available at Juneau Makerspace on Saturday 6/10, 6/17, and 6/14 from 10am-1pm (BYOW - bring your own wood).

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!

-DOWNLOAD FLYER HERE-

July 1st ~ 4th of July Bike Parade Decorating
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Come decorate your bike/trike/scooter or wheelchair for the parade. 

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

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

July 2nd ~ 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

Raffle commences July 2, 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

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 6-7:30pm

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 3pm

- 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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