Fourth of July in Haines began with a chilly morning, blossomed into a bright, warm day and ended with a light drizzle as fireworks lit up the sky.
Joan Carlson of the Haines Chamber of Commerce said the weekend of activities went “very, very well.” The Mount Ripinsky Run had a record field of 31 runners; the inaugural Haines Music Fest had revelers dancing in the rain and all events in between were well attended.