{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Capital Chat","title":"Parade Day in Juneau: What to Know Before You Go","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":275,"description":"In this episode, we get ready for one of Juneau’s biggest community traditions: the Fourth of July parade. Alicia, who has helped lead the parade since 2017, and Kai, the parade’s staging director, join the conversation to share what goes into organizing the event, from last-minute entries and sponsor support to the careful work of lining up floats, bands, vehicles, and walking groups.This year’s parade is expected to bring plenty of energy, music, candy, and community spirit, with performances from local favorites including the Juneau Volunteer Marching Band, the Juneau Bagpipes, and Áak’w Rock-style drum energy from local participants. There will also be a special 250th celebration section honoring America’s milestone Independence Day.Listeners will hear details about the parade route, road closures, staging times, judging, and what spectators should know before heading downtown. The parade begins at 11 a.m., with KINY providing live play-by-play coverage from Dano and Sharon.It is a conversation about tradition, logistics, local pride, and the people who make Juneau’s Fourth of July celebration happen year after year.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/3C4N49tN2qrurroh9k_QxIzYR_sng81LriwlvDqUB5k/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ1NDk1LzE3MDg0/NTE1MDktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}