HERE COMES THE 2016
4TH OF JULY PARADE!
RED, WHITE & BLUE EVENT!
"Alaska: Freedom In
The Last Frontier"
Plan Ahead
For The 4th Of July Parade!
Sponsored by the Copper Valley Chamber of Commerce
& The Copper River Community
Get Ready for the 2016 4th of July.
This is a local tradition that goes back to the days
of the Gold Rush, in 1898.
Back then, incoming gold miners marched in circles in their Copper Valley camps,
beating pots and tooting horns, to celebrate the event.
These days, all you have to do is turn out on the 4th -- with a decorated float, banners,
a bicycle with ribbons on it, your pets or kids, your community firetruck, something symbolizing your business, church, or volunteer group. Or, you can just walk along the parade route.
If you're not in the parade, you're invited to be part of the crowd, lining the
Glenn Highway in Glennallen that morning.
Let's Look Ahead! Please contact your neighbors,
friends, and any local kids about this event!
MONDAY, JULY 4TH
Location: Glenn Highway, Passing Through Glennallen
Starting Point: Near Glennallen School Parking Lot
Ending Point: Library Parking Lot Near Pinneo Park
FLOATS & PARADE MARCHERS
Floats and marchers should begin arriving at 9:30 am
at the Glennallen High School Parking Lot.
Bring your sign up sheet from the Copper River Record,
or pick one up at the Chamber Visitor Center.
You can also sign up at the start of the parade.
If you have special instructions about your float, be
sure to let Sourdough Joe know (see below.)
Floats and marchers can bring candy to throw to the kids.
(It is not supplied.)
KCAM Radio will announce paraders as they file past the radio station, based on sign-up sheet information.
The rate of the parade march is 5 mph, with a two-vehicle interval. Emergency stopping only.
Watch for kids.
TO DONATE PRIZES
If you'd like to donate prizes, contact Sourdough Joe at
907-320-0351 or email
akflyboy99588@hotmail.com You can also stop by the visitor center in Glennallen next to the Hub.
PARADE STARTS AT 10:30 am
Come early. Park your car along the parade route before
it's blocked off, and in local parking lots without obstructing the flow of traffic.
COMMUNITY GAMES & LION'S CLUB
SALMON BAKE TO FOLLOW
Pinneo Park, behind the library, will be the
location of the annual free-by-donation
salmon bake. There will be community games, including
field games, balloon toss and sack races during the salmon bake.
WANT TO HELP OR BE IN THE PARADE?
Call the Visitor Center at 822-5555.
Looking for prizes, candy, and participants!
Come on out.
RED, WHITE & BLUE EVENT!
"Alaska: Freedom In
The Last Frontier"
Plan Ahead
For The 4th Of July Parade!
Sponsored by the Copper Valley Chamber of Commerce
& The Copper River Community
Get Ready for the 2016 4th of July.
This is a local tradition that goes back to the days
of the Gold Rush, in 1898.
Back then, incoming gold miners marched in circles in their Copper Valley camps,
beating pots and tooting horns, to celebrate the event.
These days, all you have to do is turn out on the 4th -- with a decorated float, banners,
a bicycle with ribbons on it, your pets or kids, your community firetruck, something symbolizing your business, church, or volunteer group. Or, you can just walk along the parade route.
If you're not in the parade, you're invited to be part of the crowd, lining the
Glenn Highway in Glennallen that morning.
Let's Look Ahead! Please contact your neighbors,
friends, and any local kids about this event!
MONDAY, JULY 4TH
Location: Glenn Highway, Passing Through Glennallen
Starting Point: Near Glennallen School Parking Lot
Ending Point: Library Parking Lot Near Pinneo Park
FLOATS & PARADE MARCHERS
Floats and marchers should begin arriving at 9:30 am
at the Glennallen High School Parking Lot.
Bring your sign up sheet from the Copper River Record,
or pick one up at the Chamber Visitor Center.
You can also sign up at the start of the parade.
If you have special instructions about your float, be
sure to let Sourdough Joe know (see below.)
Floats and marchers can bring candy to throw to the kids.
(It is not supplied.)
KCAM Radio will announce paraders as they file past the radio station, based on sign-up sheet information.
The rate of the parade march is 5 mph, with a two-vehicle interval. Emergency stopping only.
Watch for kids.
TO DONATE PRIZES
If you'd like to donate prizes, contact Sourdough Joe at
907-320-0351 or email
akflyboy99588@hotmail.com You can also stop by the visitor center in Glennallen next to the Hub.
PARADE STARTS AT 10:30 am
Come early. Park your car along the parade route before
it's blocked off, and in local parking lots without obstructing the flow of traffic.
COMMUNITY GAMES & LION'S CLUB
SALMON BAKE TO FOLLOW
Pinneo Park, behind the library, will be the
location of the annual free-by-donation
salmon bake. There will be community games, including
field games, balloon toss and sack races during the salmon bake.
WANT TO HELP OR BE IN THE PARADE?
Call the Visitor Center at 822-5555.
Looking for prizes, candy, and participants!
Come on out.
