Alaska Statehood Celebration Event
May 28, 2008 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Alaska Statehood bill passing the U.S. House of Representatives.
Fairbanks has been asked by the Alaska Statehood Commission to commemorate this significant historic anniversary.
These are the tentative plans to date for a week-long celebration:
| Friday, May 23 |
Trace Adkins in Concert at Carlson Center |
| Saturday, May 24 |
A Look Back at Our History – Alaska Museums Day |
| Sunday, May 25 |
Memorial Day |
| Monday, May 26 |
Memorial Day |
| Tuesday, May 27 |
A Look Forward to the Future...AGIA
Findings
Chamber's Luncheon: Noon ~ 1pm @ Carlson Center |
| Wednesday, May 28 |
Bonfire, Bar-B-Q and Music at Pioneer Park (Peger Rd. back entrance)
5:30 – 8:30 PM Special Guests: Senator Ted Stevens, Senator Lisa Murkowski,
Mayor Terry Strle, Mayor Jim Whitaker, Interior Delegation
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| Thursday, May 29 |
Elton John in Concert at the Carlson Center |
| Friday, May 30 |
Proud To Be Alaskan: Join us for the community
festival at Pioneer Park
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| Saturday, May 31 |
Kite Day at Griffin Park in Downtown Fairbanks at 2pm.
Free kites for the first 500 people!
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