City of Wasilla celebrates Independence Day

Wasilla Mayor Glenda Ledford, middle, waves to the crowd during the city of Wasilla's annual July 4 parade. Ledford was joined on the city's float by Joyce Lund, left, and Karl Lund, right, t
Wasilla Mayor Glenda Ledford, middle, waves to the crowd during the city of Wasilla's annual July 4 parade. Ledford was joined on the city's float by Joyce Lund, left, and Karl Lund, right, the grand marshals of the 2025 parade. Jeremiah Bartz/Frontiersman

Photos by Jeremiah Bartz/Frontiersman

Hundreds of people lined streets in downtown Wasilla to catch the city’s annual July 4 parade, which featured more than 50 floats. The 2025 award winners are: Best float- Triumverate Theater and Glenn Massey Theater; Most patriotic- American Legion Susitna Valley Post 35; Best vehicle- Patriot Towing and Recovery; Best music- Rock On Cloggers; Judge’s choice- City of Wasilla float and grand marshals.

City of Wasilla celebrates Independence Day
City of Wasilla celebrates Independence Day
City of Wasilla celebrates Independence Day
City of Wasilla celebrates Independence Day
City of Wasilla celebrates Independence Day
City of Wasilla celebrates Independence Day
City of Wasilla celebrates Independence Day
City of Wasilla celebrates Independence Day
City of Wasilla celebrates Independence Day
City of Wasilla celebrates Independence Day
City of Wasilla celebrates Independence Day
City of Wasilla celebrates Independence Day

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