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A Piper Saratoga makes a pass during the Alaska Aviation Museum's 21st annual Fly-By Festival at Lake Hood Seaplane Base in Anchorage on Sunday, July 24, 2022. (Bill Roth / ADN) Fly By Festival Anchorage’s Fourth of July celebrations includes everything from baseball to fireworks and an all-day festival at Downtown's Delaney Park Strip. Things get started in 2025 at 10 a.m. in Delaney Park. Read on for a current list of major festivals and fairs in Anchorage, from Alaska Beer Week to the Summer Solstice Festival! And scroll to the end of the post for a detailed account of my first visit to the Anchorage July 4 Festival. 10. Small first aid kit: Most hotels and tour operators will have you covered, but it's convenient to have Band-Aids and ointment for minor emergencies 11. Camera / video camera: Capture your Alaska experiences, and don't forget the extras: batteries, lenses, chargers, and memory cards. Outdoors Wildlife Viewing Bears Whales Moose Salmon Bird-watching Dall Sheep Glaciers Girdwood Portage Valley Prince William Sound Spencer Glacier Seward Matanuska Valley National Parks Denali National Park Katmai National Park Kenai Fjords National Park Lake Clark National Park Wrangell-St. Elias National Park The Chugach Mountains Flattop July 4 - July 11, 2025. On Request. July 11 - July 18, 2025. Alaska State Parks & Municipality of Anchorage. Premier Alaska Tours is an equal opportunity employer Celebrate Independence Day at Anchorage’s 4th of July Festival! On Friday, July 4, 2025, head to the Delaney Park Strip (between E and I Street) for a day filled with carnival rides, food trucks, craft and farmers’ market vendors, live music, and a beer garden for those 21 and older. This beloved event brings the community together for a festive celebration of summer and patriotism. Don Today, we’ll look at some of the best things to do in Anchorage during July. From fun family activities to tasty food experiences, there’s something for everyone. Let’s jump into the exciting options waiting for you this summer! 1. Explore the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Denali flightseeing tours are some of the most popular options, but check out other flight tour options in Alaska as well! The long daylight gives you tons of scheduling flexibility. If you’re planning a backpacking trip or day hike via bush plane, July is usually one of the most reliable windows for good weather. A man waves while participating in Anchorage’s Fourth of July parade with the Lions Club near downtown on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. (Emily Mesner / ADN) The Fourth of July falls on a Friday this 2. Drive to the Matanuska Glacier. Scenic driving, glacier, ice climbing, rafting, ziplining. Just 2.5 hours from Anchorage, the 4-mile-wide face of the great Matanuska Glacier invites you to a day full of adventure – climbing the ice, rafting the river, or flying through the air on Alaska’s fastest zip line. 1. Fourth of July Celebrations: Anchorage to Wasilla Get out your stars and stripes and head to downtown Anchorage for the annual Fourth of July celebration on Friday. TODAY’s Al Roker, Dylan Dreyer, and NBC’s Kaylee Hartung take a tour of Anchorage, Alaska, where they soak in the sights and sweets of the beautiful city. They take a scenic ride on the Alaska Anchorage. Alaska’s largest city hosts one of the state’s most comprehensive Independence Day celebrations, drawing over 25,000 visitors for a jam-packed day of patriotic festivities. Anchorage Downtown Celebration. Date: July 4, 2025 Time: Starting at 10:00 AM Location: Delaney Park Strip (between E and I Street) Price: Free 4th of july events in Anchorage, AKPrevious Anchorage is gearing up for one of its busiest weekends, with Fourth of July celebrations at Delaney Park Strip, a baseball doubleheader, and events statewide from Seward to Fairbanks. Outdoors Wildlife Viewing Bears Whales Moose Salmon Bird-watching Dall Sheep Glaciers Girdwood Portage Valley Prince William Sound Spencer Glacier Seward Matanuska Valley National Parks Denali National Park Katmai National Park Kenai Fjords National Park Lake Clark National Park Wrangell-St. Elias National Park The Chugach Mountains Flattop Date: Friday, July 4 (with lead-up events beginning June 28) Events: Quilt show, golf tournament, Scrap Fish Derby, Crazy Craft races, greased pole contest, pie‑eating contest, disc‑golf tourney, Elks Lodge prime‑rib dinner, and fireworks over City Dock at dusk. From hiking and biking in the Chugach Mountains to exploring the Alaska Native Heritage Center, there are plenty of things to do in Anchorage area this weekend. If you’re looking for a unique experience, consider taking a scenic flightseeing tour or going fishing for salmon in the nearby rivers. Key Anchorage Events For The Holiday Weekend Eagle River 3Rd of July Extravaganza: Kicks off the celebrations with food, music, and a midnight fireworks show. Girdwood Forest Fair: A three-day event featuring craft vendors,food,and a unique Alaskan atmosphere. First Friday Events: Various art galleries and museums host special openings and events.
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