Located at mile 1.5 of Eagle River Road, Lions Park is the scene for thousands to enjoy community entertainment, sky divers, games, and concessions. On July 4th, the Chugiak Area Business Association hosts the Chugiak Community Parade with support from the Chugiak Volunteer Fire Department. Those wishing to enter the parade need to be at Latimer Fire Station by 1pm to register. There are no fees This is the way the 4th was meant to be celebrated. The old fashioned, neighborhood parade.
Spectators line the parade route while participants toss pounds of candy to the cheering crowds.
Beginning in 1985, the Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce created the Bear Paw Festival to celebrate the community and to share the bountiful beauty of the area with others. The Festival has grown along with the community since its creation. This will be the 16th year of the Festival that will be held July 11 - 15, 2001. Bear Paw draws participation from the entire Southcentral region of Alaska and we are proud that most all of the efforts expended on staging this festival are derived from dedicated volunteers. We are planning new events and are expecting even larger attendance.