Alaska Day Festival

Alaskans come from all over the state to this annual party in Sitka, including politicians, musical bands and other dignitaries. It’s a legal state holiday to celebrate the transfer of Alaska from Russia to the United States in 1867, as the first U.S. flag was first raised in Alaska at Fort Sitka.

With a parade and roster of events longer than the Fourth of July, Alaska Day is Sitka’s signature celebration, renowned throughout the state.