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.

2025 PROGRAM

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

2025 FLYER

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

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

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

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.

Watermelon Eating Contest

Where: • Shelter #1 • Sandy Beach

When: July 3 at 6:00 PM (held at start of picnic)

Soapbox Derby Car Show and Trials

Info below.

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

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

Most Original • Best Marching Band/Musical Group • Most Patriotic
Best Commercial • Most Beautiful • Best Cultural • Judges’ Choice

Prizes are $100

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)

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

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 ~ Annual Sandcastle Challenge

Annual Sandcastle Challenge • Sandy Beach - July 4
12:00 Noon • Registration 3:30 PM • Awards
High Tide: 9:11 AM 10.7’ • Low Tide: 2:47 PM -5.3’
Contact: Zane Jones at 907-957-7500

Sponsored by the Southeast Alaska Section of the American Institute of Architects

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

Dashes

20 Yard Dash – Ages 4–5
30 Yard Dash – Ages 6–8
40 Yard Dash – Ages 9–10
60 Yard Dash – Ages 11–14
40 Yard Dash (Adults) – Moms & Dads
60 Yard Dash (Adults) – Women & Men

All participants: $1

1st Place: $52nd Place: $33rd Place: $2

3-Legged Races:

Ages 10–12
Ages 13+

Sack Races:

Ages 5–7
Ages 8–10
Ages 11–14
Ages 15+
Parent & Daughter
Parent & Son