FOURTH OF JULY EVENTS

Wasilla parade begins at 11 a.m.

The Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce’s annual Fourth of July Parade is from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., starting near the Valley Performing Arts Center in downtown Wasilla. Deadline to enter the parade is at 3 p.m., today. This year’s theme is “Alaska, A Star Spangled Celebration.”

Wasilla Mayor’s Picnic starts

The city of Wasilla is sponsoring a free Mayor’s Picnic follows the parade at Iditapark, at the corner of Lucille Street and Nelson Avenue. The picnic also includes a Blue Star Banner presentation ceremony at the Armed Forces Honor Garden. The fireworks display is set for 11 p.m. at Iditapark. For more information, call 376-1299.

Fireworks legal in Houston only

Mat-Su Borough Planning and Land Use Department reminds people that the personal use of fireworks is illegal, except in the city of Houston. Violators are subject to a $500 fine. For more information, contact the code compliance office at 745-9853.

Willow parade begins at noon

Willow veterans are organizing a Fourth of July parade. Entries will meet at the Willow Trading Post at 11 a.m. and the parade begins at noon. For more information, contact George Wilkie at 354-7184.

American Legion Post 35 hosts open house

American Legion Susitna Post 35, 4133 Tweed Court in Wasilla, invites the public to stop by during its open house from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday.

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