Coadysmom Posted April 28, 2005 #1 Share Posted April 28, 2005 We will be in Alaska during the 4th of July. Since it is daylight until almost midnight, when do they typically do fireworks ? On the 3rd or the 4th ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie11 Posted April 28, 2005 #2 Share Posted April 28, 2005 Juneau does theirs at midnight on the 3rd of July....don't know about Ketchikan or Skagway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhead621 Posted April 28, 2005 #3 Share Posted April 28, 2005 Are you from Juneau? I will be in Juneau on 7/04/05 with a group of 19 people. We arrive at noon time. Are there any festivities planned for the holiday that you would recommend? Do you know of a website that I might check out in regards to the celebrations on the 4th? Any help would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie11 Posted April 28, 2005 #4 Share Posted April 28, 2005 Juneau's 2005 4th of July web site is http://www.geocities.com/jfa02us/. Juneau is the nearest big town to where I live half the year (the other half is in Fairbanks), so I get there occasionally for shopping and a movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhead621 Posted April 29, 2005 #5 Share Posted April 29, 2005 Thanks for the info Wolfie11. I will keep checking that website for more info. Looks like we'll miss the parade. Was wondering................will the stores and attractions be open on the holiday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing husky Posted April 29, 2005 #6 Share Posted April 29, 2005 Anchorage does their fireworks and the night of the 3rd...Well, actually they are at midnight so it is really the 4th. There is a little darkness since we are loosing light at that time of the year to help us prepare for the great season in the great land....winter...:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie11 Posted April 29, 2005 #7 Share Posted April 29, 2005 The stores and attractions cater to the cruise ships, so they will be open, although there may be a few small, locally-run operations that are closed for part of the day (for the parade). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momthecruisedirector Posted April 29, 2005 #8 Share Posted April 29, 2005 What ship will you be cruising with? We'll be on the Diamond Princess arriving on the 4th in Juneau. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlacierLady Posted April 29, 2005 #9 Share Posted April 29, 2005 Seward's fireworks will be at midnight,Sun the 3rd. Our little town goes from 2500 pop. in winter to 50,000 for the 2nd oldest footrace in America called the Mount Marathon Race.If you don't like massive amounts of people in a small area I recommend staying away during this event!Otherwise,very festive atmosphere with food/craft booths/parade/fireworks ect and of course the race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing husky Posted April 30, 2005 #10 Share Posted April 30, 2005 and what a great race it is...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coadysmom Posted April 30, 2005 Author #11 Share Posted April 30, 2005 What ship will you be cruising with? We'll be on the Diamond Princess arriving on the 4th in Juneau. We'll be on the Summit during the 4th of July. According to our itinerary, we'll be cruising between Ketchikan and Skagway around midnight on the 3rd (4th). So guess we'll look towards the coast and hope to see some fireworks along the way !! I wonder if there are any celebrations aboard ship ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momthecruisedirector Posted April 30, 2005 #12 Share Posted April 30, 2005 I've wondered the same thing. I read there is a parade in downtown Juneau which then heads to another town (I can't remember the name of it). We hope to watch the parade and then catch a bus to Mendenhall Glacier visitor center. Enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserFromAK Posted April 30, 2005 #13 Share Posted April 30, 2005 If you are in Juneau on the 4th definitly hit the fireworks show from Sandy Beach or the bridge....it is stunning!! No fireworks here in Fairbanks...too light!! :( That is why I try to go to Juneau for the 4th whenever possible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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