Fireworks light up the night sky over the Gastineau Channel with reds, whites and blues in the early hours of the Fourth of July. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

PHOTOS: Juneau celebrates the Fourth of July

See the fun.

Juneau celebrated the Fourth of July with fireworks, parades and more.

Check out photos from the weekend’s festivities below and check back for more photos as the fun continues for Juneau and Douglas.

Marshals in the Juneau Fourth of July parade get ready for festivities on July 4, 2021. (Dana Zigmund / Juneau Empire)

Marshals in the Juneau Fourth of July parade get ready for festivities on July 4, 2021. (Dana Zigmund / Juneau Empire)

Onlookers gather to watch fireworks on July 4, 2021. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

Onlookers gather to watch fireworks on July 4, 2021. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

People take photos and video of the Juneau fireworks display on July 4, 2021. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

People take photos and video of the Juneau fireworks display on July 4, 2021. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

Nowell Avenue kids celebrated Independence Day with their Fourth of July bike parade. “Special thanks to Cycle Alaska who lent bikes to kids for this event who did not have them,” writes Greg Capito. (Courtesy Photo / Greg Capito)

Nowell Avenue kids celebrated Independence Day with their Fourth of July bike parade. “Special thanks to Cycle Alaska who lent bikes to kids for this event who did not have them,” writes Greg Capito. (Courtesy Photo / Greg Capito)

People gather in Marine Park for a band concert prior to the Fourth of July fireworks display. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

People gather in Marine Park for a band concert prior to the Fourth of July fireworks display. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

This photo shows the view of the Fourth of July fireworks display from Douglas Highway. (Courtesy Photo / Molly Dougherty)

This photo shows the view of the Fourth of July fireworks display from Douglas Highway. (Courtesy Photo / Molly Dougherty)

Imogen Resneck, 4, and Jamie Buehner finish up decorating a bike outside the Douglas Public Library on July 3, 2021. Resneck’s doll, Robbie, was bound to the bike like an amber-haired figurehead because “she wanted to go to the parade,” Resneck said. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

Imogen Resneck, 4, and Jamie Buehner finish up decorating a bike outside the Douglas Public Library on July 3, 2021. Resneck’s doll, Robbie, was bound to the bike like an amber-haired figurehead because “she wanted to go to the parade,” Resneck said. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

Coast Guardsmen march in the Juneau Fourth of July parade on July 4, 2021. (Dana Zigmund / Juneau Empire)

Coast Guardsmen march in the Juneau Fourth of July parade on July 4, 2021. (Dana Zigmund / Juneau Empire)

The Juneau Fourth of July parade makes its way through downtown Juneau. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

The Juneau Fourth of July parade makes its way through downtown Juneau. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

The Juneau Fourth of July parade makes its way through downtown Juneau. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

The Juneau Fourth of July parade makes its way through downtown Juneau. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

Members of the Juneau-Douglas High School class of ‘70 march in the Juneau Fourth of July parade. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

Members of the Juneau-Douglas High School class of ‘70 march in the Juneau Fourth of July parade. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

Smokey Bear was on hand for Fourth of July festivities. On Twitter, Smokey reminded people wildfire season doesn’t take a break for the Fourth of July. (Dana Zigmund / Juneau Empire)

Smokey Bear was on hand for Fourth of July festivities. On Twitter, Smokey reminded people wildfire season doesn’t take a break for the Fourth of July. (Dana Zigmund / Juneau Empire)

A firefighter hot dog sale on Douglas draws a crowd. (Dana Zigmund / Juneau Empire)

A firefighter hot dog sale on Douglas draws a crowd. (Dana Zigmund / Juneau Empire)

Lulu enjoys the Fourth of July parade on Douglas on a sunny Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Dana Zigmund / Juneau Empire)

Lulu enjoys the Fourth of July parade on Douglas on a sunny Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Dana Zigmund / Juneau Empire)

An antique fire truck makes its way along the Douglas parade route on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Dana Zigmund / Juneau Empire)

An antique fire truck makes its way along the Douglas parade route on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Dana Zigmund / Juneau Empire)

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