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ANCHORAGE

4 Independence Day Celebration

This celebration takes place at the Delaney Park Strip from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 4. Activities feature a combination of patriotic celebrations, cultural showcases, and 8 a.m. pancake breakfast, 11 a.m. parade and the reading of the Declaration of Independence at 1 p.m. For more information, call 907-279-7500.

5, 12, 19, 26 Port of Anchorage Tours

Bring the family and enjoy a tour of the Port that brings 90 percent of the goods to 80 percent of Alaska's population. Free hour-long bus tours of the Port of Anchorage will be offered every Sunday in July, on the half hour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and departing from Alaska Railroad corporate offices at 327 West Ship Creek Avenue. The tours include a drive through the Port of Anchorage to see the expansion project progress with a stop at Port offices for an observation deck view of ships loading and off-loading cargo bound for Anchorage and the rest of Alaska. Free hot dogs and beverages will be served. For more information, call 907-3436230 or visit www.muni.org/port.

11 Alaska Spirit Run

5K race, out and back on the Coastal Trail, meet at 9 a.m. at Westchester Lagoon, race starts at 10 a.m. Proceeds benefit Volunteers of America Alaska Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. For more information, call 907-274-7787 or visit www.voaak.org.

12 Boondocks Breakaway

2.5K (kids) and 5K on scenic Kincaid Park trails. Meet at Kincaid Bunker 10 a.m., race starts at 11 a.m. Race-day registration only. Sponsored by Anchorage Running Club. For more information, visit www.anchoragerunningclub.org.

12 Greatlanders in Town Square

Free concert with the Greatlanders, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Town Square in downtown Anchorage. Performing big band or contemporary jazz, classic rock 'n roll, country or highlights from the Broadway stage. For more information, call 907-279-5650 or visit www.anchoragedowntown.org.

16 Tuscan under the Tent

A summer gala fundraising event for the Alaska Zoo. Featuring a fabulous dinner, live music and a special animal encounter, along with a live and silent auction. For more information, call 907-346-2133 or visit www.alaskazoo.org.

EAGLE RIVER

3-4 Independence Day Celebration

A community wide celebration culminating as fireworks begin at midnight at the Eagle River Lions Park. The parade in downtown Eagle River begins at 2 p.m. on July 4. For more information, call 907-691-9123.

8-12 Bear Paw Festival

This year's theme is Excali-Bear and The...