2 Do List (July 4th Weekend)

June 30, 2011|April and Mark | Magic 98.9

Mt. Marathon Race & Seward 4^th of July Celebration

Race Start Times: Junior Race - 9:30 a.m., Women’s Race - 11:15 a.m., Men’s Race – 3:00 p.m. Monday, July 4, Seward, AK

The highlight of Seward’s July 4^th Celebration weekend, Mt. Marathon Race is a mile and a half climb up and then a mile and a half scramble down! With runners and spectators from around the world and Alaska, Seward swells from a population of about 2,500 to a reported 40,000 for the July 4th weekend! Also enjoy fireworks, a parade, street vendors, kids’ activities and more. For information and a schedule of events: SewardAK.org.

Eagle River Independence Day Celebration

Sunday, July 3, 6:30 p.m. to midnight and Monday 2:00 p.m.

Eagle River Lions Club Park and Latimer Fire Station, Chugiak

Start your Independence Day with a bang in Eagle River! The celebration starts Friday at 6:00 p.m. with entertainment, sky-divers, concessions and more. The celebration culminates with fireworks at midnight. Then enjoy the parade Saturday in Chugiak at 2:00 p.m. For info: CER.org.

Anchorage July 4^th Celebration Parade & Festival

Monday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Downtown Anchorage

Celebrate “Alaska’s largest event on America’s big day!” This old-fashioned, patriotic celebration features lots of family fun including the pancake breakfast, downtown parade, picnic, activities and a fireworks finale! Schedule at: AnchorageJuly4thCelebration.com.

Baseball & Fireworks Extravaganza

Monday 6:00 p.m. and fireworks at midnight, Mulcahy Stadium

Celebrate the 4^th with America’s favorite past-time! Come see the Bucs take on the Glacier Pilots in the annual 4^th of July double header followed by the traditional fireworks extravaganza! First game starts at 6:00 p.m.

Great Alaska Salmon Bake and Fly-by

Monday 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Alaska Aviation Museum 4721 Aircraft Dr.

Enjoy a buffet of salmon, burgers, hot dogs, salads and more, plus an auction. Live music, fly-by’s from a variety of aircraft! Tickets and Info: AlaskaAirMuseum.org.

Polynesian Cultural Flag Day

Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Delaney Park Strip, Downtown Anchorage

Celebrate Polynesian style! Open to the public at no charge. Enjoy Polynesian entertainment, singing, performances and cultural games. Also many Island food vendors will be at the celebration. For info: PolynesianAssociationOfAlaska.org.

Girdwood Forest Fair

Friday, July 1, and Saturday, July 2, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, July 3, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Girdwood, AK

This frolic in the forest along Glacier Creek in Girdwood features Alaskan artists, live music, singers, dancers, handcrafted items and exotic foods. Info: GirdwoodForestFair.com.

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