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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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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.
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.
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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July 1st 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
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Raffle commences July 1, 2025 ~ 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 2~ 4th Bicycle Decorating & Sidewalk Chalk Decorating
Sponsored by the Douglas Public Library & the Douglas 4th of July Committee
Bicycle Decorating & Sidewalk Chalk Decorating
Where: Douglas Community Library Parking Garage
When: July 2 at 4:00 PM -6:00 PM
Come decorate your bike/trike/scooter or wheelchair for the parade.
Supplies will be provided.
Contact: Bonnie at 907-321-3072
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Children's Parade
​Where: Sayéik: Gastineau Community School parking lot.
When: July 4 at 1:30pm
Most Patriotic • Best Character Costume • Funniest Costume
Best Decorated Scooter • Best Decorated Stroller • Best Decorated Tryc
Best Decorated Bicycle • Best Decorated Soapbox Car • Judges’ Choice
All participants receive $1 • 1 st place - $5
July 3 ~ Community Events
Community Picnic
Where: • Shelter #1 • Sandy Beach
When: July 3 ~ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Food and drinks will be provided.
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Watermelon Eating Contest
Where: • Shelter #1 • Sandy Beach
When: July 3 at 6:00 PM (held at start of picnic)
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Soapbox Derby Car Show and Trials
Info below.
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Sponsored by the Douglas Volunteer Fire District, Foodland IGA & the Douglas 4th of July Committee
July 3 ~ 4th Soapbox Derby
Sponsored by the Moose Lodge 700, AML & the Douglas 4th of July Committee with assistance from the Juneau Huskies football team.
Soapbox Car Show - July 3
5:00 – 5:30 PM • Soapbox Challenge Site on St Ann's Ave
Come show off your hot ride and see your competition.
Soapbox Challenge Heat • Trials • Registration - July 3
5:30 – 7:30 PM • St Ann's Ave
Divisions: Ages 5-6, 7-8, and 9-10 (registration is required)
Contact: Dave Behrends at 907-723-9937 for pre-registration and info
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Final Soapbox Challenge - July 4
3:00 PM • St. Ann’s Ave
Divisions: Ages 5-6, 7-8, and 9-10 (registration is required)
Restricted traffic on St Ann’s Ave during these times!
July 4 ~ Douglas 4th of July Events
Douglas 4th of July Parade - 2pm Start - assemble at 1:30pm
Douglas Parade Grand Marshal ~ Juneau Disc Golf Club
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Most Original • Best Marching Band/Musical Group • Most Patriotic
Best Commercial • Most Beautiful • Best Cultural • Judges’ Choice
Prizes are $100
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Parking Available at Douglas Boat Harbor Parking Lot
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM • One-way streets • 4 th St. – South • 2 nd St. – North
No Parking on 3rd St or St. Ann’s Ave
(from Sayéik: Gastineau Community School to Summers St)
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Free Shuttle Provided by First Student
11:00 AM -5:00 PM Buses Leave Every 30 Minutes • July 4 th Only
Douglas to Juneau 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Sayéik: Gastineau School
Juneau to Douglas 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Juneau Federal Building
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No open or glass containers are allowed on Douglas streets on the 4th of July.
July 4 ~ Douglas Volunteer Fire District
Douglas Volunteer Fire District Hot Dog Sale - July 4
12:00Noon - Hot dogs and all the fixin's for your pre-parade hunger.
Make & Break - Fireman's Hose Race - July 4
3:30 PM • In front of Douglas Fire Hall
Olde Time Firemen's Hose Race
Sponsored by the Douglas Volunteer Fire District
Sponsored by the Douglas Volunteer Fire District
July 4 ~ Bands on the Beach
Alaska Music One Presents~Bands on the Beach • Pioneers Pavilion- July 4
3:30 pm - 9:00pm
Sound Crew - Sound Crew is a Juneau-based Country-Rock band featuring Derek Lail, Theresa Reynolds, and Mark Alton.
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Rain Dogs - We’re an energetic band from Juneau, Alaska, specializing in indie sad girl pop punk—music you can bounce around to or wail along with. Our core lineup features Keenan on drums, Jacob on bass, Avery on lead guitar, and Anna on rhythm guitar and vocals.
99% - Long standing, Juneau- based band playing your favorite tunes of classic rock.
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Fort Knox Band - Fort Knox Band is out of UT Knoxville. They play a wide range of music including everything from Allman brothers to Black Sabbath to Chris Stapleton. They also feature improvisation on saxophone, guitar, and keys.
Sponsored by Alaska Music One and the Douglas 4th of July Committee
July 4 ~ Society for Creative Anachronism
Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) - July 4
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM • Field 4
Performances are provided throughout the day.
Contact: Karl at 907-209-8143 or sca.org
July 4 ~ Field Events
Sponsored by Taku Plumbing & Heating and the Douglas 4th of July Committee
With assistance from the Juneau Huskies Football Team
Field Events - July 4
3:00 PM • Savikko Park Field #1
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Dashes
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20 Yard Dash – Ages 4–5
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30 Yard Dash – Ages 6–8
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40 Yard Dash – Ages 9–10
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60 Yard Dash – Ages 11–14
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40 Yard Dash (Adults) – Moms & Dads
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60 Yard Dash (Adults) – Women & Men
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All participants: $1
1st Place: $52nd Place: $33rd Place: $2
3-Legged Races:
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Ages 10–12
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Ages 13+
Sack Races:
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Ages 5–7
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Ages 8–10
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Ages 11–14
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Ages 15+
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Parent & Daughter
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Parent & Son