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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Thank you for your patience as we navigate the ever-changing landscape of holding events during a global pandemic this 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. *DOWNLOAD FLYER HERE*

Categories Judged by Douglas Fire Fighters

- Best House

- Best Apt/Condo/Townhouse

- Best Business

- Patriotic Spirit

- Best Community Spirit

2021 Winners!

June 26 ~Maker Space Soapbox Derby Garage

Juneau Maker Space is providing access to tools, painting space and technical support. Purchase your soapbox kits at Western Auto Marine or at the event. 

Questions? 907-988-6422

Juneau Maker Space Soapbox Derby Garage - Download Poster Here!

Saturday, June 26, 1-4pm

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Juneau Maker Space

3915 N. Douglas

June 30th ~ 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 June 30, 2021 ~ 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

More info on our Facebook Page! 

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July 3 ~ Community Events

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 - SUSPENDED FOR 2021 

- Children's Watermelon Eating Contest - SUSPENDED FOR 2021

- Sandy Beach Sand Dollar Hunt - SUSPENDED FOR 2021

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

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

- Soap Box Derby Time Trials and Practice - St. Ann's Race Hill 6-7:30pm

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July 4 ~ Douglas 4th of July Events

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. Since 2021 July 4th falls on a Sunday, all events will start an hour later than previous years. 

- Douglas 4th of July Parade 3pm

- Food Court - Food Vendors will be pop-ups throughout the park. 

- Douglas Community Church Annual Deep Pit BBQ - 11:30am-5pm

- Children's Field Events - Savikko Park 

- Pioneer Pavilion Concerts - Savikko Park Plaza - Bands being confirmed.

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

- Fireman's Hose Race - Juneau vs. Douglas

- Sandcastle Sculpting Competition - Sandy Beach

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