Hey! It’s almost our birthday. Funny, for 250 years old, we don’t look that bad. In case you haven’t paid attention or live under a rock, Independence Day weekend is coming our direction. There is so much going on it’s hard to start, but we’ll give it a try.
Catch Natalie Gelman at Bleeding Heart Brewery tonight from 5 to 8 p.m. She is playing for free! More information on the Bleeding Heart Brewery Facebook page.
Live tonight at the Fishhook Bar join the cool kids for an evening of classic country, honky-tonk piano, and great entertainment with Mario Carboni. Carboni and his band play from 6 to 9 p.m.
Friday Fling features musician Scott Helle tomorrow from noon to 3 p.m. The Fling runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Palmer Museum of History and Art welcomes Artist of the Week Amanda Fedewa. She will be at the Museum starting at 10 a.m. tomorrow. Fedewa has called Alaska home for more than 12 years. Her artwork reflects a deep appreciation for Alaska’s wilderness, from northern lights and mountain scenes to iconic animals such as moose and bison.
Alaskan favorite Matt Hooper and the Roman Candles plays at the Palmer Alehouse on Friday beginning at 7 p.m.
Hooray for Saturday! It’s our 250th birthday.
Celebrate our nation’s independence at 11 a.m. with the annual Fourth of July parade in Wasilla. It begins at Wasilla High School and winds its way downtown. The Wasilla Mayor’s picnic at Iditapark follows the parade from 1 to 3 p.m. Come out for live music and free hot dogs.
Or travel up the Glenn on Saturday for the annual Glacier View Car Launch. This unique celebration of the Fourth involves cars flying off a cliff. The Glacier View Car Launch is a popular event at mile 103 on the Glenn Highway. The launch starts at 2 p.m. but get there early to get a good spot. More information is at glacierviewcarlaunch.com.
Celebrate the country’s 250th milestone with flag reviews, patriotic music, historical reenactments, and musket volleys at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Palmer. This is a free, family-friendly, one-of-a-kind American celebration. Join patriots, historians, and neighbors as we step into the past for a memorable 250th anniversary! Festivities start at 3 p.m. on the green at St. Johns at 440 East Elmwood Avenue in Palmer.
And if it’s live music that will drive your Fourth, there is a ton to be found.
See Natalie Gelman live at Hatcher Pass Lodge, if you missed her on Thursday, she’ll play again Saturday, from 4 to 7 p.m.
Local music royalty Ken Peltier plays at the Palmer Alehouse starting at 7 p.m. Attendees under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at this free, all ages show.
Rounding out the weekend is car racing! Get ready for three days of racing this weekend at Alaska Raceway Park. This is one of the biggest motorsports weekends of the summer from NASCAR/INEX oval racing to 200+ MPH drag racing. More info is on the Alaska Raceway Park Facebook page.
That’s a taste of the events and celebrations headed for the GreaterPalmer MetroPlex this weekend. Have a great day and a better tomorrow.
Happy Independence Day to us all. Have a safe and fun Fourth of July weekend.
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