Apply for a Fourth of July vendor spot at Savikko Park starting May 26

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Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation Department will start accepting vending permit applications for Fourth of July festivities at Savikko Park on Friday, May 26 at 8 a.m.

All permits are issued on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The deadline to apply is Jun. 23 at 4:30 p.m. Learn more on the Parks & Recreation Vending Permits webpage.

This year, all food vendors will be located near Treadwell Arena.

There are 19 food vending spots available including a bigger space to accommodate a large food truck.

For non-food vendors, there are five spots available along Savikko Road.

Parks & Recreation supplies the vending space only.

All other equipment – like tables, tents, and generators – must be provided by the vendor.

Applications and related material should be emailed to Recreation Supervisor Dave Pusich at Dave.Pusich@juneau.gov by the Jun. 23 deadline.

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