Running of the Boots

In Spain there is the running of the bulls, in Sitka it is the running of the boots. Every Labor Day weekend people dress up, don rubber boots and run from the harbor, around the Russian Cathedral and back to the harbor. Attire is very important.

A budding businessman, bike, boots and balloon tires.

A group of beauty queens represent their favorite brand of boot, then get down at the party afterward.

Above the runners engage in the YMCA. Below, the rain forest kids after the run.