The 2024 Fourth of July Alaskan Car Launch



In the small town of Glacier View (population 375), Alaska, they've held a unique Fourth of July celebration since 2006. In midsummer, the sun stays out too late for fireworks, so instead they launch cars off a cliff and watch them soar through the air before landing on the beach below. Of course, there are no drivers. The steering wheel is tied to stay straight, and the gas pedal held down somehow. They have ramps for a better launch, but not all the cars find one without a driver. Spectators gather perilously close to the landing area. This year's launch included a school bus, a police car, an RV, a Barbie Corvette, and a replica of the General Lee. The destruction was massive, and the crowd was satisfied. This video shows only the car launches; you'll find a video of the entire show at Born in Space. A good time was had by all.


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