Mount Marathon Race & 4th of July Festivities This Weekend in Seward

 

Seward’s Independence Day celebration is kicking off in a big way! Join us for a full weekend of festivities, starting with nearly 50 food trucks and vendors lining 4th Avenue and Adams Street, offering a variety of goods, artwork, clothing, and handmade items from Alaskan makers and local businesses.

 

New This Year: The Makers Annex


Check out the new Makers Annex located in the Farmers Market lot next to The Ranting Raven on 4th Avenue. This space features a curated selection of local, handmade art and wearable goods from talented Alaskan creators.

While you're exploring vendor tents, don’t forget to stop into the many local shops and restaurants downtown—many will have extended hours for the weekend.

Festival Schedule

  • Thursday, July 3: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

  • Friday, July 4: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

  • Saturday, July 5: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Boat Parade & Fireworks

Join us on the evening of July 3 for the Seward Harbor Boat Parade at 11:00 PM, followed by a spectacular fireworks display at 12:05 AM—all made possible by our generous sponsors (see below).

Be sure to vote for your favorite boat in the parade [here]. Boats will be judged by the public and have the chance to win "Best in Show" and win a trophy.

fireworks go off over resurrection bay in Seward, Alaska

 

Mount Marathon Race – July 4

The legendary 97th running of the Mount Marathon Race takes place on Saturday, July 4, with elite runners flying in from around the globe. Reigning men’s champion David Norris and women’s frontrunner Klaire Rhodes will be among those tackling the mountain.

Spectators can cheer runners on from 4th Avenue and Adams while enjoying the vibrant vendor scene.

Race Day Schedule:

  • Juniors Race: 9:00 AM

  • Women’s Race: 11:05 AM

  • Men’s Race: 2:05 PM

Catch all the race action on the jumbotron located across from The Flamingo, thanks to Creative Lighting & Sound of Anchorage. The live stream is provided by Tudor Roads Studios.

4th of July Parade – 1:00 PM

Don’t miss the float parade organized by The Chamber of Commerce! The procession begins at AVTEC’s 2nd Avenue campus and ends at the corner of Railway, Washington, and 5th Avenue. Vote for your favorite float [here].

Parade Float

Family Fun & Games – July 5

Seward Sports and Recreation is bringing family fun to the Teen Rec Room lot (behind the Senior Center) on Saturday, July 5, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. No sign-up required! Kids can participate in activities like a hula hoop contest, water bucket challenge, egg toss, and more.

 

Check out the full three-day game schedule [here].

bouncy house seward 4th of july

Live Music Every Night – July 2–6

Not into games? Enjoy live music every evening at various bars and restaurants from July 2 through July 6! Artists include:

  • Braden Rollins

  • DJ GRE

  • Danny Nixx

  • Ellie and The Echoes

  • Sundog and The Shady Pines

  • The Red Flags

  • Ron Marsh 

Ron Marsh Music

 

View the full music schedule [here].

Whether you’re a local or visiting Seward for the holiday weekend, there’s something for everyone—delicious food, exciting races, lively parades, fireworks, music, and family fun.

 Come celebrate with us! For more event details, visit Seward.com.

 

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