Anchorage Daily News

From Nome to Ketchikan, Alaska cities are gearing up for the Fourth of July with parades and fun events to mark America's birthday. Check out the events in your area and let freedom ring!

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The annual Mount Marathon Race in Seward packs thousands of hopeful racers into this tiny town. Watch or run, it's tons of fun for the entire family, with a parade, fireworks and lots of activities to keep everyone happy.

www.anchorage.net/events.html?eventid=20537 Celebrate Independence Day and the 50th anniversary of statehood at the Delaney Park Strip downtown. Festivities start at 8 a.m. with a pancake breakfast, a parade at 11 a.m. and family activities throughout the day.

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The Alaska Aviation Museum hosts a salmon bake and fly-by from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday with an all-you-can-eat buffet of salmon, burgers and dogs. Enjoy live music, a beer garden, vintage aircraft fly-by and more.

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Ride the rails July Fourth and head to Denali, Seward or a whistle stop to Spencer Glacier. Some special rates for Alaskans end soon, so book your seats now!

Trip Tracker is compiled by Joy Guest. Is there a vacation or excursion that interests you? E-mail jguest@adn.com or comment online at adn.com/life/travel.

Excerpt "For over 100 years, committee members have organized 4th of July events and activities for Douglas and Juneau residents, adults and kids alike." -www.douglas 4thofjuly.com

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