It’s time for an Up North 4th! We’re so excited for all of the parades, fireworks and family fun. Scroll down to find helpful information on dates and times for local parades, fireworks, and more!
Alanson
- Parade 11am Friday, followed by a Community Picnic in the Park
Alpena
- The Persuasion Band 7-10 p.m. THURSDAY, with Fireworks to follow over the water near Bay View Park
- More events Friday, including the Sandcastle Contest
Bay Harbor
- Petoskey High School Steel Drum Band concert Thursday July 3rd at 8pm
- Fireworks over Little Traverse Bay on Thursday, July 3rd at Dusk
Bellaire
- Fireworks over Lake Bellaire from Shanty Creek, July 3rd at Dusk
Beaver Island
- Independence Day Parade, 1 p.m.
- Boat Parade, 9 p.m.
- Fireworks at Dusk
Boyne City
- Grand Parade at 10am Friday, July 4th
- Details on more “Best 4th in the North” events here: https://www.boyne4thofjuly.com/
Central Lake
- Boat Parade at Thurston Park on Sunday, July 3rd.
- 5K at 9:00AM, Parade downtown at Noon, and Fireworks at dusk on Monday, July 4th.
Cheboygan
- Parade at 10 a.m.
- Fireworks at Dusk
Fife Lake
- Craft and Farm Market, July 4th
- Classic Car Show, Saturday July 5th
Gaylord
- Boat Parade at 4pm on Saturday July 5th
- Fireworks over Otsego Lake at Dusk, also on Saturday
Glen Lake
- Flag raising ceremony at Old Settler’s Park at 10am, July 4th.
- Parade, 12 p.m.
- Boat Parade, 4 p.m. (no registration required, just show up!)
Harbor Springs
- Paul Revere 5K &10 Mile Run, 8 a.m. July 4th. Proceeds benefit school track and cross-country teams.
- Harbor Springs Art in the Park, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., July 4th
- 4th of July Parade, 1 p.m. Friday
- Fireworks at Dusk, July 4th
Indian River
- 4th of July Parade, 11 a.m.
- Fireworks, Wednesday July 2nd over Burt Lake at Dusk
Lake City
- “Greatest 4th in the North” (July 2 – 5)
- Grand Parade 10am July 4th
- Fireworks Saturday, 10:25 p.m.
Mackinac Island
- 2 different fireworks shows; one visible from Mission Point to Windemere Point on the Island, the other fireworks show on the West side of the island can be viewed from the Boardwalk to the Grand Hotel; Dusk
Mackinaw City
- Games on the Marina lawn from 1-3, fun for all ages
- 9 p.m. – Dusk: Straits Area Concert Band
- Dusk: “Largest Fireworks Show in Northern Michigan”
Northport
- Fireworks at the Bay Front Marina of Haserot Park at approximately 10 pm on July 4th.
Petoskey
- The Grandpa Shorters Fourth of July Parade, Friday July 4th at 6pm.
- Pre-fireworks music in Bayside Park 7:30 – 10:00 p.m.
- “Brilliance over the Bay” Fireworks Show, July 4th at Dusk
St. Ignace
- 4th of July Parade, Friday at 4 p.m.
- Picnic at Little Bear, 5-7 p.m.
- Music by the Bay, 7-8:30 p.m.
- Fireworks at Dusk
Traverse City
- TC Boom Boom Club Fireworks, July 4th at 10:30 p.m., West Grand Traverse Bay
- National Cherry Festival June 28 – July 5
- Cherry Festival Grand Royale Parade Saturday July 5th @ 11:15 a.m.
