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Unalaska celebrates Fourth of July with annual parade

KUCB | By Sofia Stuart-Rasi
Published July 5, 2023 at 5:26 PM AKDT
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Dozens of cars, a boat and a helicopter participated in Unalaska's Fourth of July parade on July 4, 2023.
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Unalaska fourth of July parade
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Dozens of cars, a boat and a helicopter participated in Unalaska's Fourth of July parade on July 4, 2023.
Kanesia McGlashan-Price / KUCB
Unalaska fourth of July parade
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Dozens of cars, a boat and a helicopter participated in Unalaska's Fourth of July parade on July 4, 2023.
Kanesia McGlashan-Price / KUCB
Unalaska fourth of July parade
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Dozens of cars, a boat and a helicopter participated in Unalaska's Fourth of July parade on July 4, 2023.
Kanesia McGlashan-Price / KUCB
Unalaska fourth of July parade
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Dozens of cars, a boat and a helicopter participated in Unalaska's Fourth of July parade on July 4, 2023.
Kanesia McGlashan-Price / KUCB
Unalaska fourth of July parade
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Dozens of cars, a boat and a helicopter participated in Unalaska's Fourth of July parade on July 4, 2023.
Kanesia McGlashan-Price / KUCB
Unalaska fourth of July parade
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Dozens of cars, a boat and a helicopter participated in Unalaska's Fourth of July parade on July 4, 2023.
Kanesia McGlashan-Price / KUCB
Unalaska fourth of July parade
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Dozens of cars, a boat and a helicopter participated in Unalaska's Fourth of July parade on July 4, 2023.
Kanesia McGlashan-Price / KUCB
Unalaska fourth of July parade
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Dozens of cars, a boat and a helicopter participated in Unalaska's Fourth of July parade on July 4, 2023.
Kanesia McGlashan-Price / KUCB
Unalaska fourth of July parade
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Dozens of cars, a boat and a helicopter participated in Unalaska's Fourth of July parade on July 4, 2023.
Kanesia McGlashan-Price / KUCB

Hundreds of Unalaskans celebrated Independence Day at the city’s annual Fourth of July parade.

The Unalaska Department of Parks, Recreation, and Culture hosted the event.

This year’s theme was “National Treasure,” and participants incorporated it into their floats. In all, 17 cars, one boat and even a Coast Guard helicopter participated in the festivities.

“We had a cool flyover from the Coast Guard,” said Albert Burnham, the city’s recreation manager. “That’s the second time we’ve ever had that, which was really cool.”

Local judges Melodie Franklin, Angela Boyter and Ellis Berry had a tough job choosing winners among the float participants, but narrowed it down to this list:

  • Best use of Theme: Alaska Peace Officers Association
  • Best of Show: LifeMed Alaska
  • Best with Animals: Museum of the Aleutians
  • Judges’ Favorite: Resolve Marine
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Arts & Culture FOURTH OF JULYDEPARTMENT OF PARKS CULTURE AND RECREATIONCity of Unalaska Department of Parks Culture and RecreationCity of Unalaska
Sofia Stuart-Rasi
Sofia is from Denver. She's reported around the U.S. for local public radio stations, and her work has aired on NPR and National Native News. Sofia has a master's degree in environmental science and natural resource journalism from the University of Montana, a graduate certificate in documentary studies from the Salt Institute and a bachelor's degree in studio arts from the University of Colorado Boulder. Between her studies, Sofia was a ski bum in Telluride, Colorado, for a few years.
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