Explore Skagway’s 2026
Independence Day Celebration Schedule
PLEASE SEE ROAD CLOSURES NOTICE IN THE DOCUMENTS SECTION FOR STREET CLOSURE INFORMATION
JULY 3rd-5th
INTERNATIONAL CO-ED SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT – 7th Pasture. Starts Friday at 4:00 pm with Round Robin play, then tournament seeding. Concessions available. (Skagway Softball Association)
JULY 3rd
6:30 PM 13th ANNUAL SINGLES CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT AT THE STATION 4th Ave b/w State and Main St. - 1 Person Teams. $10 Entry Fee. All Ages Are Welcome! Winners receive $200 CASH Prize. Must sign up by 6pm. All Proceeds go to the Skagway School’s Booster Club (Station Bar & Grill)
8:00 PM COWS GO MOO LIVE @ HAPPY ENDINGS SALOON - 4th Ave & State Street (Happy Endings Saloon)
9:00 PM AAGE BIRCH LIVE @ HAPPY ENDINGS SALOON 4th Ave & State Street (Happy Endings Saloon)
9:00 PM NEW TWIN LIVE @ RED ONION SALOON – 2nd Ave & Broadway. (The Red Onion Saloon)
JULY 4th
8:00 AM SKAGUAY NEWS DEPOT & BOOKS 5K RUN-AROUND – 3rd Ave & Broadway. Fun run/walk on a 5K course around historic Skagway. No entry fee. Self-timed. Register at News Depot bookstore starting at 7:30 am. Race begins at 8 am. Walkers may start earlier. Follow the signs and go at your own pace. Bring your own water. Focus on your health and have fun. Prize for best 4th of July costume! (Skaguay News Depot & Books)
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EXPLORE THE U.S. CONSTITUTION - Broadway/alley between 2nd & 3rd Ave. Have you ever read the US Constitution? Explore this historical document on display next to the AB Hall. (Explore Skagway Visitor Department)
9:00 AM to CLOSE – THE STATION BLOCK PARTY @ THE STATION BAR & GRILL, HAPPY ENDINGS SALOON, MORNING WOOD HOTEL & GIFTS 4th Ave b/w State & Main St. - Street Fare – Breakfast Burrito & Coffee Deal $15 (ONLY until 10 AM), Grilled Burgers & Dogs, Onion Rings, Curly Steak Fries, Corn Dog Bites, Chicken Strips, Philly Cheese Steaks and Runman’s Famous Potato Salad; 16 oz Margaritas; Beers, Seltzers and More; Sprinklers, Outdoor Music Starting at 11:30 PM Logan Ward ‘s LIVE Electric Version of Our Star Spangle Banner; 12 PM Goldfish Racing; 2 PM Live Music with Eliza Marie, 3 PM Hot Dog Eating Contest, 3:30 PM Mind Meddling Magic with Andrew Nadon; 4 PM Live Music with Low Tide; 5 PM Live Music with Sean Watson; 6 PM Live Music with Sam Sonnemann; 6:30 PM Cornhole Tournament; 7 PM Live Music with the Jamdelions; 8 PM Live Music with Cows Go Moo, (Happy Endings Saloon, The Station Bar & Grill, & The Morning Wood Hotel & Gifts); 9 PM Live Music with Aage Birch
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM STREET-SIDE BREAKFAST BURRITO & COFFEE DEAL $15 @ THE STATION BLOCK PARTY– 4th Ave b/w State Street & Main Street.
(Happy Endings Saloon, The Station Bar & Grill, & The Morning Wood Hotel & Gifts)
9:30 AM KIDDIE PARADE – NO NEED TO SIGN UP IN ADVANCE.
Meet on 2nd & Broadway by 9:15 am to get your child on the list and line up. This mini parade starts at 2nd Ave, goes north on Broadway to 5th Ave. (Explore Skagway Staff & Volunteers)
10:00 AM MAIN PARADE - PLEASE KEEP STREET CLEAR
NO NEED TO SIGN UP IN ADVANCE. Meet at the ferry terminal parking lot by 9:45am. Floats will travel north to 7th Ave, turn right towards City Hall, turn left on 9th Ave and travel back down Broadway to give everyone a second look! (Explore Skagway Staff & Volunteers)
THEME: “Voices of Skagway: 250+ Years of Resilience in the Klondike”
Special “Thank You” to Jean Worley for donating her time, materials, and her incredible talent in creating the parade banner, as she has done for the last 35 years!
Special thanks to The Prickles FTC 16837 Robotics team for volunteering to help with the parade logistics.
2026 Grand Marshals:
Recipients of the 2025 Helen B. Clark Award: Andy & Mindy Miller
Recipient of the 2026 Don Hather Award: Vivian Meyers
Special Parade Guests:
Mayor Orion Hanson
Mr. & Mrs. Yukon 2026: Mr. & Mrs. Mike and Sylvia Blumenschein
Emcee’s From 3rd Ave Grandstand
DJ Mike Swasey & Jared Henley
Broadcasting on KHNS Facebook Live
https://www.facebook.com/KHNS.FM
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 1898 BURGERS N’ SHAKES MINIS– 5th Ave b/w State Street & Broadway. Come celebrate Independence Day with us at 1898 Burgers N Shakes! We're serving up the same mouthwatering smash burgers you know and love paired with crispy fries on the side. (1898 Burgers N Shakes)
10:30 AM – 4:00 PM SKAGWAY BREWING COMPANY OUTDOOR BEER GARDEN + STREET FOOD WITH LIVE MUSIC & LIGHTNING BASKETBALL TOURNEY – 4th Ave b/w Broadway & Spring St. Drinks until 4pm: Draft beers, golden Cadillac margaritas, bourbon peach iced teas, sangria, boozy bomb pops. Food until gone: BBQ Ribs + chicken thighs, pork belly burnt ends, house-made sausages, baked mac + cheese, potato salad + chips. Live Music: Throughout the day. (Skagway Brewing Company)
11:00 AM PICNIC BASKET & DESSERT AUCTION – 3rd Ave & Broadway @ The Grandstand Have your money ready and be on time. These will go very fast!
(Skagway Emblem Club #111)
11:00 AM SKAGWAY CLASSIC CAR SHOW – 5th Ave & Broadway @ Grizzlies. The Prickles will be selling Ducky Derby ticket, Prickles Tee-shirts and Hoodies. (The Prickles Skagway Robotics Club)
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM MEATBALL SUBS, KABOBS & DESSERT FUNDRAISER – 4th Ave b/w Broadway & State St. Meatball subs, chicken kabobs, water, lemonade, dessert and baked goods. Skagway School's Marshall Island Club fundraiser to support student travel to the Marshall Islands to study climate change impact on low-lying atolls. (Skagway School Marshall Island Club)
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM (or until sold out) SASSY’S HOUSE OF NEGOTIABLE SEASONINGS – 4th Ave b/w Broadway & State Street. Look for our pop-up stand right after the parade! Featuring fresh, pre-bagged sweet, spicy, and savory options including our signature popcorn, kettle corn, and savory pork rinds. (SE AK Sassy’s Popcorn)
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM PULLED PORK SLIDERS & POTATO SALAD ON BROADWAY, @ THE RED ONION SALOON – 2nd Ave & Broadway. Delicious BBQ Pork Sliders with fresh potato salad will be available in front at 2nd & Broadway. (The Red Onion Saloon)
11:30 AM LOGAN WARD LIVE @ THE STATION BLOCK PARTY -4th Ave b/w State Street & Main Street. Listen to Logan’s electric guitar version of the Star-Spangled Banner (Happy Endings Saloon, The Station Bar & Grill, & The Morning Wood Hotel & Gifts)
11:30 AM SLOW BIKE RACE – 4th Ave to 5th Ave on Broadway. Whoever rides the slowest and crosses the finish line while not taking their feet off pedals, wins. Helmets required. (Sockeye Cycle)
11:30 AM BAKE SALE FUNDRAISER – 4th Ave between Broadway and State Street. Support Skagway High School Runners selling $1 books, baked goods, lemonade and popsicles until supplies RUN out. (Skagway High School X-Country Team)
12:00 PM HIGH NOON PIZZA TOSS @ THE RED ONION SALOON – Corner of 2nd &
Broadway. Pick a partner and come on down for the Red Onion Pizza Toss. We provide protection! (The Red Onion Saloon)
12:00 PM GOLDFISH RACING @ THE STATION BAR & GRILL BLOCK PARTY – 4th Ave b/w State Street & Main Street. $10 Entry Fee, keep your goldfish – Winners will be awarded a $200 CASH Prize (Happy Endings Saloon, The Station Bar & Grill, & The Morning Wood Hotel & Gifts)
1:00 PM EGG TOSS – Broadway b/w 3rd & 5th Ave. Skagway holds the Guinness Book of World Records Title for this event – 1,162 tossers in 2008! Be a part of our most ‘eggcellent’ history. Look for the grocery cart full of eggs and grab one for you and your partner. Then start tossing back and forth when prompted by the announcer, taking a step back after each toss. The longer it takes, the more ‘eggstatic’ the crowd gets with every splat, until one pair is left standing. Cash prizes for top 3 teams. (Alderworks Alaska & ACC)
1:30 PM TUG-OF-WAR Broadway b/w 3rd & 4th Ave. Come join in and show off those muscles you have been working on all winter! (Mountain Shop)
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM LIGHTNING BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT @ SKAGWAY BREWING BLOCK PARTY– 4th Ave b/w Broadway & Spring Street in front of Skagway Brewing. Lightning Tournament Fundraiser, all proceeds benefiting Skagway High School Boys Basketball - $5/round. WIN PRIZES! (Skagway Panther Boys Basketball Team + Skagway Brewing)
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM VICTORIAN GAMES @ THE MOORE HOUSE HOMESTEAD
5th Ave and Spring St. - Activities include Victorian Games and coloring stations. (National Park Service)
2:00 PM SPIKE DRIVING CONTEST – Corner of 4th Ave & State St. Bring your strong- arm tactics and try this one! Participants must be 18 years or older. (White Pass & Yukon Route)
2:00 PM ELIZA MARIE @ THE STATION BLOCK PARTY 4th Ave b/w State Street & Main Street. (The Station Bar & Grill, Happy Endings Saloon, Morning Wood Hotel)
3:00 PM HOT DOG EATING CONTEST @ THE STATION BLOCK PARTY - 4th Ave b/w State & Main St. Commentated by some of Skagway’s Funniest Locals (Warning *PG 13)! $100 CASH PRIZE! $10 Entry Fee Only accepting the first 6 contestants, Sign up ASAP! TEXT 907-612-0100. All Proceeds go to Skagway School’s Booster Club. (The Station Bar & Grill, Happy Endings Saloon, Morning Wood Hotel)
3:30 PM THE MIND MEDDLING MAGIC OF ANDREW NADON @ THE STATION BLOCK PARTY between Main St. & State St. Performed by Local Magician Andrew Nadon, (Happy Endings Saloon, The Station Bar & Grill, & The Morning Wood Hotel)
4:00 PM LOW TIDE LIVE (SAM, TYLER, JAIME, & ZACK) @ THE STATION BLOCK PARTY 4th Ave b/w State & Main St. (Happy Endings Saloon, The Station Bar & Grill, & The Morning Wood Hotel & Gifts)
5:00 PM DUCKY DERBY @ PULLEN POND. $10 per ticket. 1,200 Rubber Duckies Race down Pullen Creek and to the finish line for your chance to win big! 5 wild ducks win $100 each and the first duck to cross the finish line is the $1,000 winner. Get your tickets now! All proceeds go to The Prickles! (The Prickles Robotics Club + Skagway Emblem Club Gaming Permit #1330)
5:00 PM SEAN WATSON @ THE STATION BLOCK PARTY– 4th Ave b/w State & Main St. (Happy Endings Saloon, The Station Bar & Grill, & The Morning Wood Hotel & Gifts)
6:00 PM SAM SONNEMANN @ THE STATION BLOCK PARTY– 4th Ave b/w State & Main St. (Happy Endings Saloon, The Station Bar & Grill, & The Morning Wood Hotel & Gifts)
6:30 PM CORN HOLE TOURNAMENT @ THE STATION BLOCK PARTY (4th Ave b/w State and Main St). $20 Entry fee per team. Sign up at 5pm. Tournament to follow immediately after. Winning Team receives $200 CASH. *Must sign up by 6pm *All Proceeds go to the Class of 2027. (Happy Endings Saloon, The Station Bar & Grill, & The Morning Wood Hotel & Gifts)
7:00 PM THE JAMDELIONS @ THE STATION BLOCK PARTY 4th Ave b/w State & Main St. (Happy Endings Saloon, The Station Bar & Grill, & The Morning Wood Hotel & Gifts)
8:00 PM COWS GO MOO LIVE @ THE STATION BLOCK PARTY 4th Ave b/w State & Main St. (Happy Endings Saloon, The Station Bar & Grill, & The Morning Wood Hotel & Gifts)
9:00 PM AAGE BIRCH LIVE @ THE STATION BLOCK PARTY 4th Ave b/w State & Main St. (Happy Endings Saloon, The Station Bar & Grill, & The Morning Wood Hotel & Gifts)