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:
Independence Day Fun Run/Walk/Ride/Bike
Register at 7am, Pool Entrance
Race Begins 7:30am, to the airport
Sponsored by: Wrangell Parks and Recreation
Independence Day Community Worship Service Start
time: 9am, Wrangell IGA Parking Lot
Chairperson: Wrangell Ministerial Association
Beta Sigma Phi Pie Sale
Start: 8am Arctic Chiropractic Rear Porch
Quilt Show
Start time: Roam on your own
Displayed in downtown businesses
Presented by: Stikine Stitchers
Elks Lodge
Club opens at 10am with a full bar - Bloody Mary’s and Mimosas Beer Garden Noon- 9pm
Horseshoe Tournament Start Time 12:30pm - Sign up at Noon
Steaks 5-9pm New York Steaks Only
Parade - Our 4th Theme “Small Town, Big Heart” Start
time: 11am, Campbell Drive,
National Anthem 11am Wells Fargo
Participant Registration - in line and registered by 10am for judging
(Those arriving after the 10am registration can be in the parade but won’t
be judged for prizes) Floats: Businesses/ Organizations,
Families/Reunions, Churches
Other Categories: Adult Costumes, Children’s Costumes, Bikes/ Big
Wheels/Wagons, 4-Wheelers, Marching Units, Horses and Pets,
Motorcycles, Cars/Trucks
Grand Marshal: Kay and Jeff Jabusch
Chairperson: Ellen Jellum
Sponsor: Wrangell Real Estate, Kay and Jeff Jabusch, The Villarma Family
Foundation, Dan Powers
Royalty Ticket Pull
Start time: 12:45pm, Pavilion
Prized Ticket Drawing: $3,000, $2,000, $1000
Logging Show
Sign up: 12:00, City Dock
Start time: 1pm, Open to 18+ years
City Dock - Entry Fee $35, for one event or all
Chairperson: Randy Oliver
Sponsors: M/V 4play, Tongass FCU, Class of ‘78, The Bay Company,
Wrangell Extended Stay
Log Roll
Sign up: 1:30pm, City Dock
Start time: 2pm
$10 Registration Fee, Open to 18+ years
Chairperson: Lee Wiederspohn
Supporters: Christy Jamieson, Steve and Yvonne Powers
Junior Olympics
Start time: 12:30pm, Lynch Street
Ages: 4-8 years old, Tug of War, 50yd Dash, Cash prizes
Chairman: Todd White
Sponsor: Anonymous
Toddler Games
Start time: 12:30pm, City Hall Lawn
Ages: Not yet walking-not yet 6
Candy Races, Ball Races
Chairperson: Barb Neyman
Street Games
Start time: 1pm
Running Races, Egg Run, Gunny Sack, 3-Legged Race Ages:
9-99 years old
Chairperson: Harrison Family
Sponsored by: Erica Ottesen, Randi Yancy
Egg Toss
Start time: 3pm, Front Street
Ages: 4-99 years old
Chairperson: Celesee Churchill and Bridgette Petticrew Sponsors: M/V 4play
Boat Races at City Dock
Boat Checks 2pm - Racer signup after boat check is complete Safety
meeting 3:30pm
Races Start 4:30pm
All times mandatory for racers.
Sponsored by Stikine River Rats Racing
Bingo at the American Legion July 4th and 5th Doors Open at 5:30pm
Games begin 6:30 pm
Fast and Furious Adult Scrapfish Derby Fundraiser
for Burial Assistance Chairperson: Heidi Armstrong, $10 entry fee,
handlines and single hook. Winner takes half, City Dock after Boat Races.
Bring your own bait. Must Have Current Fishing License
Street Dance
Time: 8pm- 11pm City Dock Culdesac Music by Jackson Roltgen
