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Fireworks explode Saturday night above Dimond Park as hundreds of Juneau residents braved the cold to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Alaska's statehood. The fireworks display was the first ever in the Mendenhall Valley, organizers said.
Photo: Statehood fireworks light up night 010509 LOCAL 2 Juneau Empire Fireworks explode Saturday night above Dimond Park as hundreds of Juneau residents braved the cold to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Alaska's statehood. The fireworks display was the first ever in the Mendenhall Valley, organizers said.

David Sheakley / Juneau Empire

Monday, January 05, 2009

Story last updated at 1/5/2009 - 9:37 am

Photo: Statehood fireworks light up night

Fireworks explode Saturday night above Dimond Park as hundreds of Juneau residents braved the cold to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Alaska's statehood. The fireworks display was the first ever in the Mendenhall Valley, organizers said.


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