Seward, Alaska; July 4, July 4th, or Fourth of July AND the year 2025; Color: The design may include a maximum of four colors. There are no limitations on the specific colors. The logo must look professional in color and black-and-white. Integrity: Logos cannot contain copyrighted material. Logos must have been created and edited by the An Anchorage parade, Seward’s Mount Marathon races, the Girdwood Forest Fair and more. Seward’s annual July 4th celebration features a packed holiday schedule of special events, presentations, contests, and community gatherings. Kick off the Independence Day festivities with an exciting fireworks display on the waterfront at midnight (12:01 AM) on the 4th. It is scheduled to take place at 11:00 PM on July 3 along the Seward waterfront–departing from the Small Boat Harbor and turning around at the Alaska Sea Life Center. Q: How can I sign up for the Boat Parade? A: You can sign up by clicking THIS LINK! Q: When will the fireworks show occur? A: The fireworks show will take place at 12:01 AM on The vaunted Mt. Marathon race every July 4 is not the only event that draws crowds to the coastal town of Seward, but it is the feature attraction. Seward's July 4th celebration features a packed holiday schedule of special events. The Seward Chamber of Commerce invites visitors to join us for a one-of-a-kind Seward 4th of July across the holiday weekend. Join us as boats of all shapes and sizes show up decorated and full of excitement to parade along the Seward Waterfront at about 11:00 p.m. on July 3rd just before the annual Fourth of July fireworks. The objective is to have fun and represent the spirit of the Seward Fourth of July Festival and the amazing wildlife in our area. 7 p.m./10 p.m. Mulcahy Stadium, 498 E. 16th Ave. Alaska Baseball League games on the Fourth of July have become a tradition in Anchorage. The two Anchorage teams — the Bucs and the Glacier 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. The parade starts at 11 a.m Alaska goes all out for the 4th of July! Fairbanks and Valdez kick things off with colorful parades packed with floats and marching bands. Over in Seward and Juneau, they manage to pull off stunning fireworks once it gets dark enough. The day is filled with live music, games, and mouth-watering local food. Mount Marathon Race & 4th of July Festivities This Weekend in Seward Seward’s Independence Day celebration is kicking off in a big way! Join us for a full weekend of festivities, starting with nearly 50 food trucks and vendors lining 4th Avenue and Adams Street, offering a variety of goods, They men “dug a well and the women sewed an American Flag. Speeches were given and a celebration was created!” This celebration was a high light of the City of Seward Centennial in 1967 and in 1976, Seward hosted the official July fourth for Nebraska’s Bicentennial celebration of the United States. Join the community of Seward for the 97th Mount Marathon Race on the Fourth of July! The route – men and women cover the whole mountain and juniors go halfway – features a grueling climb and treacherous descent of Mount Marathon, the majestic peak that overlooks Seward and Resurrection Bay. Experience unique 4th of July celebrations in Alaska 2025! From the legendary Mount Marathon Race in Seward to midnight fireworks under the midnight sun, discover the Last Frontier's best Independence Day events. The Fourth of July Festival is Seward's biggest annual celebration, drawing over 40,000 attendees. Held alongside the renowned Mount Marathon Race, it's the perfect time to experience the vibrant energy and excitement of Seward. Celebrating Freedom in Seward Since 1868. Come Join Us! View 2025 Full Schedule The Fourth of July Festival is Seward's biggest annual celebration, drawing over 40,000 attendees. Held alongside the renowned Mount Marathon Race, it's the perfect time to experience the vibrant energy and excitement of Seward. The festival features a variety of attractions, including local food Note: The Parade Awards feature the new Seward Branding Logo and are all located at the Nebraska National Guard Museum this year, as the Civic Center is closed. They can be picked up Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. The 2024 Seward Fourth of July Grand Parade is in the history books and the winners of the parade have been Seward’s Fourth of July Festival is one of Alaska's largest and most exciting celebrations, drawing visitors from all over the state. The festivities kick off on July 3rd with a boat parade at 11:00 p.m. and a spectacular fireworks display at 12:01 a.m. on July 4th.
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