List of area 4th of July Events:
July 3 | Fourth of July at Les Cheneaux Islands | Cedarville13
Enjoy live music and a Jersey Mud Eating contest, held behind the Ice Cream Shoppe on Cedarville Bay. Fireworks over the bay will follow at dusk.
July 3-4 | Light Up the Sky Celebration | Marquette
Marquette will set off fireworks from the historic Lower Harbor Ore Dock on July 3. Catch the Laser Light Show on the 4th at the Ore Dock.
July 4 | Fireworks Over Keweenaw Bay | Baraga
Lumberjack Days in Baraga is an all-day celebration featuring a pancake breakfast, parade, live music, 5K run, children’s games and more activities, leading up to fireworks at dusk over Keweenaw Bay.
July 4 | Fourth of July Celebration | Munising
Downtown Munising’s Independence Day is packed with fun activities, food vendors, contests, and a grand fireworks show at dusk.
July 4 | Fourth of July Party | St. Ignace
Celebrate Independence Day in downtown St. Ignace with a parade at 4 p.m., festivities at Little Bear East Arena, and fireworks at dusk.
July 5 | Fourth of July at Escanaba | Escanaba
Head to Ludington Park in Escanaba for an unforgettable fireworks display. Show up early for food vendors, a car show, a petting zoo, live music and more.
July 5 | Independence Day Celebration | Curtis
You’ll love this festive small-town party from the Biggest Little Town Parade to fireworks in front of the Erickson Center for the Arts.
July 4 | Fireworks Over Crystal Lake | Beulah
Beulah’s celebration is packed with family-friendly fun including kids games, the 5K Firecracker Run, and a dazzling fireworks display over Crystal Lake.
July 4 | Fourth of July Celebration | Frankfort
Frankfort’s celebration will feature a sand castle contest, parade, and other festivities, wrapping up with fireworks at dusk (or 10:30 p.m.).
July 4 | Fourth of July Fireworks | Northport
Nothing says summer like a beach day… and a great view of Northport’s fireworks! Head to the lawn of the Marina at Bay Front of Haserot Park around 10 p.m. for this patriotic display.
July 2-5 | Greatest Fourth in the North | Lake City
Lake City’s celebration is a local tradition dating back 60 years. Festivities begin with food trucks, vendors, a beverage tent, and family activities, leading up to the grand parade and fireworks over Lake Missaukee.
July 3-4 | Freedom Festival | Ludington
If you’re searching for unbeatable views and classic summer fun, then Ludington’s the place to be. This year’s Freedom Festival includes a pet parade, 1-mile dash, a grand parade, and fireworks over Lake Michigan at dusk.
July 2-6 | Manistee National Forest Festival | Manistee
From a carnival to the petting zoo and activities throughout the week, this Manistee festival is not to be missed. This year, catch the axe throwing contest, parade, Manistee Beach Jam, Scottville Clown Band concert, and fireworks over Lake Michigan at dusk.
July 3 | Pentwater Fireworks Show | Pentwater
Pentwater’s fireworks set off over Lake Michigan at the pier, inviting attendees to watch from Charles Mears State Park or with a front-row seat on your boat.
July 4 | Thunder Over the Dunes | Mears
Watch fireworks sparkle over Silver Lake Sand Dunes starting at about 10:30 p.m. You’ll see this gorgeous display from all around the dunes or the lake.
July 3 | Shanty Creek’s Fireworks | Bellaire
Cozy up for fireworks over Lake Bellaire. The show will begin at about 9:30 p.m. or dusk behind Shanty Creek’s Lakeview Hotel.
July 3-4 | Fourth of July Festival | Boyne City
This Fourth of July festival is one of the best around, featuring a full slate of events from a craft show to the raft race and more festivities. Best of all, fireworks will set off over Lake Charlevoix around 10:30 p.m.
July 3 | Torch Lake Fireworks | Rapid City
Whether docking your boat at the Torch Lake Sandbar or watching from around the lake, this fireworks show is one for your bucket list.
July 4 | The Big Show Over The Little Village | Walloon Lake
Don’t miss live music in Village Green Park, kids activities, and fireworks over Walloon Lake starting at 10 p.m.
July 5 | Fireworks Over Otsego Lake | Gaylord
Gorgeous views of Gaylord’s fireworks are available from all around Otsego Lake starting at dusk.
July 3 | Fourth of July Celebration | Bay Harbor
Don’t miss a performance by the Petoskey Steel Drum Band at the village’s Marina lawns around 8 p.m., followed by fireworks over Lake Michigan at dusk.
July 4 | Fourth of July Fireworks | Harbor Springs
This small, coastal town is a wonderful place to be on the fourth, with a parade, art in the park and fireworks over the harbor.
July 4 | Fourth of July on Mackinac Island | Mackinac Island
This beloved island celebration includes a stone-skipping competition at Windermere Point, star-spangled fun at Fort Mackinac and a double-feature fireworks display at dusk (or 10 p.m.).
July 4 | Mackinaw City Fourth of July | Mackinaw City
Start your evening with a concert at Conkling Heritage Park, followed by one of the largest fireworks displays in Northern Michigan.
July 4 | Brilliance Over the Bay | Petoskey
There’s no shortage of fun in Petoskey, from Grandpa Shorter’s Parade to the Million Dollar Sunset around 9:30 p.m. Then, fireworks will light up the sky over the bay at 10:30 p.m. Tip: find the best view at Petoskey’s Bayfront Park.
July 4-6 | Best Fourth in the North | Fife Lake
Enjoy a long weekend of festivities at Fife Lake including a parade, farmer’s market, kids games, and fireworks at dusk on July 4.
July 4 | National Cherry Festival’s Fourth of July Fireworks | Traverse City
July 4…St. Ignace – Parade 4p; community picnic with free food & activities 5-7p at Little Bear East; music by the by 7-8:30; fireworks at dusk
July 4…Cheboygan – parade 10a, fireworks at dusk
