Art project “Bears on Parade” near completion in Anchorage

Alaska’s largest city is nearing completion of a public art installation aimed at raising awareness of the grizzly and black bears that live nearby.
Thirteen colorful, life-size fiberglass bears have been installed around Anchorage as part of “Bears on Parade.” More are being completed.
Brenda Carlson is one of the organizers and a member of the Anchorage Bear Committee, dedicated to bear conservation in the city.
She says the point of the statues is to spark conversation about