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    Fourth of July
    A line of antique cars proceeds down Pioneer Avenue during the Fourth of July parade on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Lower peninsula gears up for 4th of July
    By Delcenia Cosman • June 26, 2025 5:30 am

    Events are scheduled July 4-6 in Homer, Anchor Point and Ninilchik.

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    Winners announced for 3rd annual Anchor River duck...
    By Delcenia Cosman • July 11, 2024 1:30 am

    The event is part of the Anchor Point VFW’s series of Fourth of July celebrations

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    Homer, Anchor Point to host Fourth of July...
    By Delcenia Cosman • June 24, 2024 1:30 pm

    In line with the chamber’s 75th anniversary, this year’s theme is “Historical Homer.”

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    The start of the junior Mount Marathon Race on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in Seward, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
    Norris wins 4th title, Marvin captures 3rd at...
    By Jeff Helminiak • July 12, 2023 2:30 am

    Palmer’s Christy Marvin, 42 and a mother of boys 16, 14 and 11, overcame a muddy lower mountain and a…

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    The Homer Glacier Kings' float, which won a prize as the Best Children's Group, travels down Pioneer Avenue during the "Seas the Day" Fourth of July parade on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in Homer, Alaska.
    Homer Chamber announces Fourth of July parade winners
    By Emilie Springer • July 12, 2023 1:30 am

    On July 5, the Homer Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center announced the winners in this year’s Fourth of July…

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    Community members watch ducks, run down the Anchor River during the Fourth of July Duck Race on Sunday, July 2, 2023 in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Winners announced for Anchor River duck races
    By Delcenia Cosman • July 5, 2023 1:30 am

    The Anchor River saw a (temporary) influx of brightly-colored ducks to its ecosystem on Sunday afternoon.

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    Community members ride on the Anchor Point VFW Post 10221 float down School Street during the Anchor Point Fourth of July parade on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Communities turn out for Fourth of July
    By Homer News Staff • July 5, 2023 1:30 am

    Homer and Anchor Point hosted parades, events for the public

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    A banner inviting the community to Anchor Point's annual Fourth of July celebrations is posted by the Sterling Highway heading south on Saturday, June 24, 2023 in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Homer, Anchor Point to hold Independence Day festivities
    By Delcenia Cosman • June 29, 2023 1:30 am

    Seize this Independence Day with a number of events hosted by the Homer Chamber of Commerce and the Virl “Pa”…

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