Douglas shows its red, white and blue for Flag Day

Thank you all Douglas residents, business and organizations for flying out country’s flag, Wednesday, June 14. Over 60 property owners flew United States of America and Alaska State flags. The Douglas 4th of July Committee gives a special thanks to those who went further in decorations of red, white and blue on their properties. Please leave them up though July 4th, Independence Day to make our country’s holiday a great event.

The Douglas Fire Fighters did the judging.

Walk or drive around to view the owner’s decorations at the following addresses and others. Please let them know that Douglas appreciate their efforts.

• House

First Place: 313 C Street

Second Place: 204 5th Street

Third Place: 500 H Street

Honorable Mentions: 112 D Street Corner of D and 2nd

• Nonprofit

Juneau Montessori

• Patriotic Spirit Address

808 4th Street

• Patriotic Kids Address

1002 5th Street

• Apartment/condo

First Place: 1413 1st Street

Second Place: 312 C Street

Third Place: 1204 4th Street Apt C

Honorable Mentions: 1005/1007 2nd Street

• Business

First Place: Island Pub

Second Place: Sea View Chalet

Thank you, Douglas, for showing your red, white and blue.

For more information from the Douglas 4th of July Committee, go to douglas4thofjuly.com.

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