Wrangell's 4th of July is a special time, a celebration that Wrangell holds dear to their hearts!

The 4th of July is a time when everyone comes together as a community, creating lifelong memories, and celebrating together through food, games, races, and most of all, time with loved ones.

Previous Wrangellites and regular visitors travel from near and far year after year to return to Wrangell for the infamous 4th of July Celebration!

The community of Wrangell is full of heart, and tradition is important to the residents. Wrangell's 4th of July celebration has long been an event giving the community feelings of pride and joy.

Schedule:

2022 4th of July Schedule of Events: “A River Runs Through Us”

4th of July quilt show
6/27-7/12 Presented By the Stikine Stitchers

Friday, July 1, 2022

Welcome Home Picnic
5pm @ Library Pavilion/lawn with pie eating contest!
Sponsored by: Wrangell IGA & City Market Inc

3 on 3 Basketball:
6pm @ Kyle Angerman Playground
Chairperson: Christy Good

Leon J and Kirk Garbisch
live music @ Rayme’s Bar 9pm

Saturday, July 2, 2022

Community Market
10am @ The Nolan Center

Art Clark Scrap Fish Derby
10am @ City Dock/Summer Float Two Age
Categories: 6-9 and 10-13
Rules: Volunteers ONLY on float. Must Wear A Life Jacket at All Times. Hand lines only. Must bait their own hook. All bait allowed. Derby officials decisions will be final.
Chairperson: Jamie Stough

Tiny Tots Scrap Fish Derby
1:00pm -@City Dock/Summer Float
Ages 0-6 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult. MUST WEAR A LIFE JACKET AT ALL TIMES. Hand lines only; bring bait PRIZES FOR ALL CHILDREN!
Chairperson: Julia Ostrander

Dog Show
Following Tiny Tots @ City Dock
Different categories Cash Prizes
Chairpersons: Joan Sargeant, Bonnie Ritchie

Disk Golf Tournament
5pm Golf Course. $10 entry, SIGN UP BEFORE July 2nd @ 4:00 PM
www.muskegmeadows.com
Chairperson: Shawn Curley

Car Show & Pie A Public Servant
6pm @ the track All Vehicles welcome, in any condition
Chairperson: Ellen Jellum

Leon J and Kirk Garbisch
7pm @ The Nolan Center
Music History Showcase and Concert

Sunday, July 3, 2022

Target Competition
Come anytime between 8am - Noon @ Shooting range. Firearms and ammo provided. No personal firearms. Adults must accompany minors.
Chairperson: Allen Rooney

Randy Littleton Golf Tournament
10am @ Muskeg Meadows sponsored by Rayme’s register by 9:30 9 holes, 2 man best ball, no handicaps, 1 muligan allowed for $5.00 $25 entry fee Cash prizes

Crazy Craft Race
12pm @ City Dock/Float pre-register by 11:30am Anything that floats except a boat!
Must be on/in your device and wear a life jacket.
Chairperson: Stephanie Cook

Elks Lodge Events & Beer Garden
Beer Garden @ 1pm, Horseshoe Tourney @ 2pm
Dinner @ 5:30pm Pork Ribs & Sides

Canoe Racing
pm @ City Dock/Summer Float
All participants must wear PFD's. Prizes for male, female, and coed.
Chairpersons: John & Cindy Martin

Log Rolling Competition: Following Canoe Races
18yrs and up. $10 Registration Fee
Chairperson: Caitlin Cardinell

Big Wheel Races
3pm @ Pavilion Age 3 and up. Cash Prizes
Chaired by: Elizabeth Roundtree

Wearable Art & Talent Show
Starling 6pm @ The Nolan Center
Chairpersons: Cyni Crary & Bonnie Ritchie

ROYALTY CORONATION: Following talent show
Crowning of the 2022 King!

Weiner Toss
8:30pm Front Street
KSTK- Lucy Robinson

***FIREWORKS***
Shooting from Baseball Field
Sunday, July 3rd
At dusk a couple of fireworks will be shot to signal that the main display will begin approximately 10 minutes later, view from the track
Presented by: Wrangell Volunteer Fire Department

Monday, July 4, 2022

Independence Day Fun Run/Walk/Bike
7:00am-Register 7:30am-Race begins. No entry fee.
For more information call 874-2444
Sponsored by: Wrangell Parks & Recreation
www.wrangellrec.com

Pie Sale
8am until gone Covered patio at Arctic Chiropractic
Beta Sigma Phi & WMC Foundation

Independence Day Community Worship Service
9am @ Wrangell GA parking lot
Chairpersons: Wrangell Ministerial Association

Parade
11am! Theme: ‘A River Runs Through Us”
National Anthem 11am in front of Wells Farao Participants line up down by the Nolan Center - entrants after 10am will not be judged, but may participate). FLOATS: Businesses/Organizations, Families, Churches. Other categories: Adult Costume, Kids Costume, Pets, ATV, Motorcycle, Marching units, & Bikes/ Trikes/ Wagons! 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place CASH prizes for each category!!!
Chairperson: Elizabeth Roundtree

Royalty Ticket Pull: Following Parade
In front of the Nolan Center
Prizes: 1st - $2,500,  2nd - $1,500,  3rd- $1,000

Elks Lodge Events & Beer Garden
Club opens 10am
Beer Garden opens at 12:00
Dinner 4-8pm NY Steaks

Wrangell Logging Show
12:30-Sign up
1:00-Begin show
City Dock, Ages 18+
Entry fee is $30.00 total for all events.
Prizes: 1st - $75, 2nd - $50, 3rd - $25 per event.
Chairpersons: Tom Roland & Mike Matney

Junior Olympics
12:30pm @ Lynch Street
Ages : 4-8 years old - cash prizes!
(Possible more age categories)
Water balloon toss, Tug-o-war, 50 yard dash
Chairperson: White Enterprises

Toddler Games
1pm @ City Halll Lawn Infant - 3 years old
Chairpersons: Barb Neyman & Tawney Crowley

Street Games
1:30pm on Front Street Ages 3-20
Running, gunny sack, 3-legged races CASH PRIZES

Egg Toss
3pm on Front street all ages, multiple categories
Chairpersons: Darian Gerald, Meissner & Ottesen families

Boat Races
4:30pm @ City Dock - Registration starts at 2:30
ZERO tolerance for drugs and alcohol.
Presented by: Stikine River Rats Racing

Transition to night booths
Following boat races:
adult themed activities And new food vendors.

Street Dance
8pm-11pm @ Lynch Street/Pavilion
Live Music by “The Powers”

Date:

July 1-4, 2022

Location:

Various Venues,
Wrangell, AK

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