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.
Schedule:
Important Notice:City Dock will be cleared of spectators
at 12 Noon to enable Fire Crew to stage fireworks display.
Target Competition - Gun Range
Start time: Anytime between 8am -noon,Cash prizes Firearms and
ammo provided. No personal firearms allowed. Adults must
accompany minors. Eye Protection Mandatory. Chairman: Allen
Rooney Sponsors: Stikine Sportsman Association
Canoe Races
Start time:9:00 am, City Dock
Cork Capture, Short Sprint, Long Sprint, War Canoe - Male,
Female, Co-Ed in each
All participants must wear PFDs
Chairman: Kate Thomas
Sponsor: WCA
Big Wheel Races
Start time: 10 am,Covered play area
Ages: 3 years old and up
Chairperson: Asia White and Katie Ludwigsen
Sponsored by: Wrangell Sentinel
Dog Show
Sign up: 12:00pm, Covered Play Area.
Start time: 1pm
Registration runs until 1pm
Chairperson: Joan Sargent
Sponsor: Arctic Chiropractic
Elks Lodge
Beer Garden 3-9 pm
Burgers 6-8pm
Coronation/Talent Show
Start time: 6pm, Nolan Center
Talent Show and crowning of 2025 Royalty
Chairperson: Ellen Jellum
MC’s: Ellen Jellum
Bouquet donated by Oceanview Gardens
Race Boat Show and Shine
Start time: 6-7:30pm, Campbell Drive
This will be a chance for race fans to get up close to
Race Boats and ask Racers questions.
Sponsored by: Stikine River Rats Racing
Weiner Toss
Start: 8pm, Lynch Street
Chairman: KSTK
Sponsor: KSTK
Fireworks
Start time: Dusk, City Dock
10 minutes pr ior to start of main display - two preliminary shots will be fired
Chairman: Wrangell Volunteer Fire Department
Sponsored by: Wrangell Chamber of Commerce and Alaska Marine Lines
