<\/a>Douglas kids line up with their freshly decorated rides during the Douglas Fourth of July Committee’s annual Bicycle Decorating session held at the Douglas Public Library on July 2, 2022. (Michael S. Lockett \/ Juneau Empire)<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
“This is kind of linked to the Children’s Parade,” Lager said in an interview. “When I was a kid, it was still crepe paper. Now we have more safety stuff.”<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t
[Up with the sun: runners tackle Eaglecrest]<\/ins><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t The increased emphasis on safety adornments for bikes, such as reflectors, noisemakers, and glow-in-the-dark decorations, has been present for several years, Lager said. Money for the decorations comes from the committee, Lager said, which helps organize this and other community events.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t Sayler Williams, left, poses with her freshly decorated bike as Abby Williams looks on during the Douglas Fourth of July Committee’s annual Bicycle Decorating session held at the Douglas Public Library on July 2, 2022. (Michael S. Lockett \/ Juneau Empire)<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t “We try to think creatively,” Lager said. “It’s about being cost-effective to get as many kids decorated as possible.”<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t Kids and parents circulated through, decorating bikes and drawing on the sidewalks outside in chalk.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t “We’ve had a lot of folks come in and roll out,” said David Eckerson, also a member of the committee. “This year we’ve probably had about 75 kids come through so far.”<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>