The City of Wasilla 4th of July Parade 2024
Contributed by Bethany Buckingham Follett
The City of Wasilla 4th of July Parade 2024 will be held Thursday, July 4, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. in downtown Wasilla! The State Of Alaska American Red Cross And The City of Wasilla Will Be Providing Public Resources at the City of Wasilla 4th Of July Parade!
The American Red Cross of Alaska, Wasilla branch, will be providing a basic First Aid Station from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in the parking area at Central Mat-Su Fire Station 6-1, 101 W. Swanson Avenue. This location will additionally serve as a reunification point for lost and missing persons.
Please do not stand, sit, place chairs, or linger in the driveway area of the fire station. This area needs to remain clear for the deployment/arrival of any emergency vehicles.
Additionally, please remember to keep your family behind any barricades, on sidewalks, and in designated safe areas. Barricades set up at the parade are there for a reason as it has been identified by a safety officer in authority that the barricades are necessary. Please keep the parade route open for parade traffic by staying off the pavement and remaining on the sidewalks or grassy areas. For a list of Parade Safety Tips Click Here.
LOST/FOUND PROPERTY
Lost and found property will be located at the Wasilla Museum & Visitors Center, 391 Main Street. If items are not claimed by the close of the event, the property will be turned over to the Wasilla Police Department.
PLEASE NOTE: Our parade route has been revised this year! The new route is a trek of approximately 2.5 miles; therefore, we encourage groups who are walking to be well prepared. For a printable map of the revised parade route that includes the above-mentioned locations and other public resources available during the event Click Here!
MAYOR’S PICNIC
Following the parade join us for the Mayor’s Picnic, 1:00– 3:00 p.m., Iditapark, 500 W. Nelson Avenue, where you will enjoy free hotdogs while supplies last, a hotdog eating contest, more food, fun activities, and a live music line up provided by Music in the Park featuring:
• Jared Woods Woodrow - 1:00-3:00 p.m. (Mayor's Picnic)
• Hope Cassity - Hosting Make A Scene Talent Show – 3:00-5:00 p.m.
• Hope Social Club - 6:00-9:00 p.m.
See you there!