Solstice, Fairbanks style: Photo gallery

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Fairbanks, June 21, 2025 at 7:15 pm.

Across Alaska, villages, towns and cities held summer solstice gatherings on Saturday. In Fairbanks, it was the 434rd annual Midnight Sun Festival, and although skies were smoky, the sun shown until late at night and downtown was filled with revelers. We have photos from photographer Robert Lype for the enjoyment of those who were partying (or fishing, flying, or working) elsewhere:

Grunge Bob played on at Second and Noble.

Ron Barry performs in front of Rabinowitz Courthouse. (All photo copyrighted by Robert Lype.)

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