West Michigan 4th of July Fireworks and Celebrations

A variety of exciting festivals and events will be taking place throughout West Michigan to celebrate our nation's independence. The West Michigan Tourist Assciation has provided this list. Don't see your local event? Please email the details to news@wzzm13.com July 3 Leland Fireworks 4th of July Parade Downtown Leland (July 4th) 3:00 pm 231-256-0079 www.lelandmi.com Fun floats by local businesses, antique cars and firetrucks, and the kid's bike parade are all parts of our parade loaded with small town charm. July 3 Cascades Fireworks Cascades Falls Park, Jackson 517-788-4320 www.co.jackson.mi.us With live entertainment by Karen Kidder & the Alibi Band Show starts at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $5.00 per person age 10 & under free when accompanied by an adult. July 3 Fireworks Show Charles Mears State Park Pentwater 231-869-4150 http://pentwater.org Fireworks at dusk. July 3 Independence Jubilee Riverfront and Downtown Allegan 269-673-3456 www.visitallegancounty.com Celebrate Independence on the third in Downtown Allegan. Fireworks show, live music, games and entertainment and more along the riverfront in Downtown Allegan. July 3- 4 4th of July Arts & Crafts Veterans Park Boyne City 231-582-6222 www.boynechamber.com All Day-Food, Games, & Concession stands of non-profit organizations. July 3 – 4 Fireworks Trail Drive Sandy Korners Adventure Tours Mears 231-873-5048 www.sandykorners.com Celebrate the Nation's birthday in style, with spectacular views of the fireworks. ($175 per Jeep; each Jeep can hold 4 adults or 2 adults/3 children. Offered July 3-4). July 4 Plainwell Fireworks 269-685-8877 www.plainwellchamber.com Fireworks at Dusk at the airport July 4 Freedom Festival Fireworks & Grand Parade Over Lake Michigan, Ludington 231-480-4679 www.ludingtoncvb.com Parade at 2:00 PM, Fireworks at Dusk Parade steps off from the corner of Madison and Ludington avenues. Theme for 2008 "Tie a Yellow Ribbon, a Tribute to our Troops". July 4 Grand Rapids 4th of July Fireworks Ah-Nab-Awen Park www.grcity.us/index.pl?page_id=7355 Fireworks show at dusk (9:30 p.m.); entertainment starts at noon. July 4 Bay Harbor Parade Bay Harbor 231-439-2039 www.bayharbor.com Come to the 4th of July Parade in the Village at Bay Harbor.  Enjoy the decorative floats, GEM cars, and horses and collect lots of candy to kick off your Independence Day! July 4 4th of July Celebration Main Street, Beaver Island 231-448-2505 www.beaverisland.org Events start with live music downtown starting at noon followed by the 4th of July Parade down Main Street. Then the kids can have a ball at the annual carnival, and the day is topped off with a beautiful display of Fireworks over the harbor. July 4 4th of July Festivities Firecracker 5K Foot Race Beulah 231-889-9959 www.villageofbeulah.org/beulah_events.html July 4th, 2008 Independence Celebration & Fireworks Lake Cadillac Cadillac 800-22-LAKES www.cadillacmichigan.com July 4 4th of July Parade & Fireworks St. Joseph 263-9-985-1111 www.sjcity.com Fireworks at Dusk. An Independence Day Concert will be at the Shadowland Pavilion. Join the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra for 4th of July festivities!Grab a blanket, bring your own lawn chair or gather around a picnic table for the most spectacular view of the fireworks anywhere on the beaches of Lake Michigan. The SMSO will provide your “patriotic soundtrack” for the evening's festivities. It promises to be a night to remember! July 4 4th of July Celebration Mackinaw City Conkling Heritage Park, Mackinaw Crossings, Marina Lawn 231-436-5664 www.mackinawcity.com Events all day and for all ages. Games during the day, music in the evening, and the largest Northern Michigan fireworks at night. July 4 4th of July Celebration Fountain Circle, Marshall 10:00 am 800-877-5163 www.marshallmi.org Ice cream social, musical entertainment, and a pet, bike & wagon parade all at the Brooks Memorial Fountain. July 4th, 2008 4th of July Parade/ Fireworks Whitehall to Montague Parade at 10:00 am, Fireworks at Dusk 231-893-4585 www.whitelake.org From Whitehall City Hall to Montague City Hall. Over 100 units are involved in this family fun, annual parade. North end of White Lake. This annual event of fireworks begins at dusk. July 4 4th of July Celebration Downtown, Petoskey 231-347-4150 www.petoskey.com Events include a patriotic parade, entertainment at the waterfront and fireworks. July 4 Fourth of July Celebration Downtown Saugatuck 269-857-1701 www.saugatuck.com Fourth of July Celebration in Saugatuck. Parade at 2:00 PM, music in Cook Park at 7:00 PM and fireworks at dusk over the harbor downtown. July 4 4th of July Festivities Grand Haven 616-842-4910 www.visitgrandhaven.com Independence Day Bike Ride at Grand River Valley. Fireworks at Dusk at Waterfront Stadium. July 4 Parade & Fireworks Downtown Harbor Springs 800-845-2828 harborspringschamber.com Parade begins at 1:00 pm. July 4 26th Annual 4th of July Celebration Hastings 269-945-3775 www.hastings.mi.us Veteran's Bar-B-Que, Antique Car Cruise-In, Historic Charlton Park July 4 4th of July Parade Indian River 231-238-0970 www.irchamber.com Parade beings at 11:00 AM. July 4 4th of July Parade South Haven 800-764-2836 www.southhaven.org Family Fun Parade at 11 a.m. July 6 Light Up the Lake Fireworks Spectacular Over Lake Michigan, South Haven 269-637-6397 www.southhaven.org Fireworks - start at dusk. July 4th Summer Celebration Fireworks, they will be at Heritage Landing in Downtown Muskegon. They are scheduled to begin at 10:20 pm (after the headliner for Summer Celebration). They are viewable from various locations in Downtown Muskegon - entry into Heritage Landing is with a concert pass or 11 day pass only; Mid-way viewing is possible if there is room. For more information call 231-722-6520. July 4th Twin Lake Fireworks, Held at the Twin Lake County Park, admission is free. Fireworks begin at dusk. The park is located at 6231 Main Street in Twin Lake. July 6th Summer Celebration Finale Fireworks, they will be at Heritage Landing in Downtown Muskegon. They are scheduled to begin at 10:20 pm (after the headliner for Summer Celebration). They are viewable from various locations in Downtown Muskegon - entry into Heritage Landing is with a concert pass or 11 day pass only; Mid-way viewing is possible if there is room. For more information call 231-722-6520.