Independence Day celebrations across Alaska
Communities all across Alaska are gearing up for parades, picnics and festivities to mark Independence
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Alaskans exhibit independent grit in citizen led July 4th celebrations
Private citizens in communities across Alaska came together to celebrate Independence Day on July 4th. From water parades on Nancy Lake and Big Lake to a rolling automobile caravan in Anchorage and a beach party in Seldovia, Alaskans took up the patriotic
Private citizens organize July 4th celebrations across Alaska
While towns across Alaska have cancelled government-sponsored 4th of July celebrations, several communities are holding citizen-organized celebrations of Independence Day. Below is a rundown of what’s happening. If you know of others, send us the
Let us celebrate and defend our heritage this July 4th
With statues and monuments to the Founding Fathers being toppled and desecrated by maddened mobs across the nation, it is important to recall the incredible talent and courage these men exhibited in issuing the Declaration of Independence 244 years ago this
Juneau green lights July 4th fireworks show, but you have to mask up
The annual July 4th fireworks show is a go in Juneau. Funded in part by the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ), the event will require all spectators to wear a face covering and maintain at least six feet from non-household members. The Juneau Assembly gave the
‘Freedom loving’ Mat-Su citizens spearhead July 4th festivities after city cancels parade
A group of freedom loving Mat-Su business owners sprang into action upon hearing that Wasilla canceled its traditional 4th of July celebrations due to COVID-19. “The Valley is an independent place, made up of people who are smart, caring, resilient, and
