Fourth of July events

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.

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. and near the Valley Performing Arts Center in downtown Wasilla. Deadline to enter the parade is at 3 p.m., Friday. 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 and fireworks display following the parade from 1:30 to 3 p.m. 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.

For more information, call 376-1299.

Fireworks are legal in Houston only

Matanuska-Susitna 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 $500 fine.

For more information, contact the code compliance office at 745-9853.