4th of July Fireworks and Parades Around Northern Michigan

Check our list of times and places to catch the 4th of July festivities throughout Northern Michigan, including Petoskey, Mackinac Island, Pentwater and more.

Every so often a day rolls around that is so special and widely celebrated, loud noises and roadblocks are considered a pleasure rather than a sheer inconvenience. Fourth of July: a time for family and friends, fireworks and parades. Don’t miss the parade and firework display in an area near you this Independence Day weekend.

City/Village       
Parade Fireworks
Bay Harbor 11 a.m.   July 3 at dusk
Beaver Island 12:30 p.m.    dusk
Beulah 10 a.m.    dusk
Boyne City 10 a.m. 10:30 p.m.
Central Lake noon    dusk
Charlevoix    11 a.m.     
Cheboygan    10 a.m.    dusk
Cross Village    July 5 at 1 p.m.     
Crystal Mountain       July 3 at 10:30 p.m.   
Fife Lake    2 p.m.    dusk
Frankfort    10 a.m.    dusk
Gaylord      dusk
Glen Arbor        noon  
Grand Marais    1 p.m.    dusk
Grayling    noon    dusk
Harbor Springs    1 p.m.    dusk
Indian River    11 a.m.    July 3 at dusk
Johannesburg    11 a.m. 10 p.m.
Lake City    10 a.m.    10:30 p.m.
Leland    3 p.m.    July 3 at dusk
Ludington    1 p.m.    dusk
Mackinac Island         dusk
Mackinaw City          dusk
Manistee    10 a.m.    July 3 at dusk
Munising        dusk
Northport        dusk
Otsego Lake    4 p.m. (boat parade)   
Pentwater      July 3 at dusk
Petoskey      6 p.m.    dusk
St. Ignace    noon    dusk
Torch Lake        dark
Vanderbilt    11 a.m.    dusk

 Quick Links for More Fun Before and After the 4th of July!

  • Where to Eat? Check out the best restaurant guide in Northern Michigan.
  • Festivals, music, nature events, art: It's all in the MyNorth fun-filled Events section.
  • The MyNorth Vacation Guides are filled with ideas for a day or for a week in Northern Michigan!
  • Looking to rent a cottage? Find just the right one in Cottage Rentals.

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