The Miss Arctic Circle and Miss Teen Arctic Circle pageant is a 4th of July tradition in Kotzebue. Outfits include atikluks and parkys, mukluks and seal skin mittens. The winner is crowned with jade and ivory, and traditionally uses the honor as an opportunity to hone their leadership traveling around the country (and world) to share Arctic values, stories, and challenges. 

On the bottom, Kaylie Stalker from Kotzebue takes her first walk as Miss Teen Arctic Circle for 2018. On the top, Miss Arctic Circle 2017 gives a last walk in front of a crowd before bestowing her crown and sash onto DavidAnn Mills, who will reign in 2018.