Downtown Summer Solstice Festival and Hero Games

Alaskans celebrate the longest day of the year in Town Square and surrounding streets with tons of events packed into one sweet celebration. Live musical performances keep downtown hopping until the sun goes down, a tall order on a day with 22 hours of functional daylight. We'll have pro skateboarders, chainsaw art test and live music. The Hero Games are a day-long friendly competition between the police, troopers, each military branch and the fire department. Enjoy the heart-pumping adrenaline with entertaining and challenging games such as the obstacle course, a "rescue the cat" climb, litter carry, the bucket brigade and tricycle races.