Wrangell's roller derbiers skate their way into Saturday's parade. On the heels of their first full season, the Garnet Grit Betties held a mash-up bout at the boatyard later that evening.
A heat of preschool girls take off around Front Street's northern cul-de-sac in a big wheel race on Thursday. Split into different age and gender groups, participating kids vied for cash prizes.
Leslie Richard drops from the end of a greased pole after reaching its end on Friday. The winner of the challenge two years ago, Richard picked up $100 for her efforts this time around. "It was the hardest yet," she commented. Her secret is to remain sitting upright during the climb, legs kept squeezed together tightly.
Contestants dive headfirst into this year's pie eating contest. Tyson Messmer (third from left) won the youth competition, while Curtis Wimberley out-ate his fellow adults.
John Rentschler and Tom Wetor place first during the double bucking event of the Chuck Oliver Logging Show on Saturday. While they work together, Wes Allen helped them along by keeping their crosscut saw well-oiled.
Lynn and Lee Balansag sing a duet during Friday night's talent show.
Tabitha Hommel sings during Friday night's talent show.
Members of the Wrangell Horse Club ride in the parade Saturday in a horse and buggy. The Independence Day parade drew many of the city's various clubs and organizations, and each brought its own flavor to the celebration.
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