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.

Schedule of Events:

June 14, 2024 - 5 pm: Flag Day judging and recognizing homes, apartments, condos and businesses in South Douglas. Contact Meg at (907)723-7787.

June 29, 2024 - 1-3 pm: Bike, scooter, wagon, and wheel chair decorating at the Douglas Library. The bike decorating materials and chalk for sidewalk drawing will be provided.

July 3, 2024 - 5-8 pm: Soapbox Car Show and Soapbox Derby Trials on St Ann’s Ave in Douglas

July 3, 2024 - 6 pm: Douglas Community Picnic at Sandy Beach: free burgers, hot dogs, side dishes, and water. Watermelon Eating contest and Sand Dollar Search

July 4, 2024 - 1:30 pm: Kids Parade - staging, meeting, and judging for the start of 2 pm Douglas 4th of July Parade. Kids parade assembling at Sayéik: Gastineau Community School North Parking lot at 1:30 pm.

July 4, 2024 - 3 pm: Soapbox Derby on St Ann’s Ave and kids field events on Field 1 in Savikko Park. Sandcastle Challenge at Sandy Beach from 12 – 3 pm.

Date: July 3 - 4, 2024

Location: Various Locations in Douglas, AK

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