Celebrate Christmas in July

The second annual Christmas in July party will take place on Saturday, July 29, from 8 p.m.-midnight at the Hangar Ballroom.

The event supports the Juneau Rotaract Club and Aiding Women in Abuse and Rape Emergencies (AWARE). Take a photo with Santa, decorate Christmas cookies, enter the ugly Christmas sweater contest, bid on items in a silent and live auction, and dance to the tunes of DJ Manu.

This event is for those 21+. Tickets can be pruchased through Rotaract members or at juneaurotaract.brownpapertickets.com.

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