Independence Day Archives

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Sitka celebrates Fourth of July with first parade in over a year

by Tash Kimmell | Jul 7, 2021 | Local News

This past weekend, Sitkans gathered to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday with an array of events culminating in a parade through downtown. KCAW’s Tash Kimmell attended the parade and sent this audio postcard Read More

Sitka’s fireworks missed the boat, but we won’t miss out. The show’s now on for July 10.

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Jun 30, 2021 | Local News, Syndicated

Sitka’s fireworks display will be postponed a week, after the shipment was held up at the Canadian border. Read More

Rocket’s red glare injures three in Sitka fireworks mishap

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Jul 6, 2020 | Local News, Syndicated

At least three people were injured -- one seriously -- when fireworks accidentally detonated in a crowd during Sitka’s Independence Day celebration. Read More

A root beer float party for 500+ Sitkans

by KCAW News | Jul 1, 2015 | The Morning Interview

Ken Fate, the Station Manager of Raven Radio, was joined by Development Director Amy Kramer Johnson to talk about a post-parade root beer float party to thank all listeners this Independence Day. This Saturday, July 4th 2015, Raven Radio will be giving out free root beer floats in the Cable House parking lot at 2:30 p.m. The tradition began on Raven Radio's 30th anniversary and this year, will include lawn games and live music by Jason Caputo and Kari Groven with Ed Littlefield and Christian Fabian. Downloadable audio.< Read More

Sitka’s Fourth festivities

by Greta Mart, KCAW | Jul 4, 2014 | Local News, Syndicated

Sitkans celebrated their independent spirit on Friday with another fabulous town-wide Fourth of July party. KCAW's Greta Mart files this audio postcard. Read More