Ultimate Guide to the Best 4th of July Fireworks in Michigan – 2025 Edition

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Ahhh! Independence Day. Michigan knows how to celebrate! You are sure to find the perfect celebration on this list. Most include parades, picnics, and fireworks. Be sure to click through to the event to ensure correct details before venturing out!

The Best 4^th of July Fireworks in Michigan

ALLEGAN COUNTY

Allegan July 3 Jubilee
July 3 – activities begin at 5:30 p.m.
Fireworks begin at 10:15 p.m.

Dorr Township Celebration
Parade on July 4 at 10 a.m.
Fireworks on July 6 at 10:30 p.m.

Hopkins 4th of July Celebration
July 4 – Parade at 5 p.m.
July 4 – Fireworks at dusk

Saugatuck-Douglas Festivities
July 4 – Parade at 11 a.m.
July 5 – Fireworks at 9 p.m.

Laketown Township Graafschap Fire Department Pancake Breakfast
July 4 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.

ALPENA COUNTY

Fourth Of July Fireworks
July 3 at 9:30 p.m.

BARRY COUNTY

Hastings City Band: A Tribute to America
July 2 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Gun Lake Fireworks Show
July 5 at dark (Rain Date July 6)

BAY COUNTY

Bay City Fireworks Festival
Festival July 3–5
Fireworks all 3 nights at 10:12 p.m.

BERRIEN COUNTY

St. Joseph Fireworks
July 3 at 10:15 p.m.

BRANCH COUNTY

Coldwater fireworks
July 5 at dusk

CALHOUN COUNTY

Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon Festival
July 2 to July 6
Tickets around $16

Marshall July 4th Chicken BBQ
July 4 from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Tickets from $8 to $13

Marshall Sock Hop Dance
July 4 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Oaklawn Pet, Bike and Wagon Parade
July 4 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Cruise at the Fountain
July 3-5 – Tickets $5

CASS COUNTY

Dowagiac Freedom Fireworks
June 28 at 9:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

CHARLEVOIX COUNTY

Boyne City 4^th of July Celebration
July 3-4

EMMIT COUNTY

Petoskey Fourth of July Celebration
Parade downtown on July 4 at 6 p.m.
Fireworks along Little Traverse Bay at 10:30 p.m.

Caseville Fireworks Display
July 5

IONIA COUNTY

Portland 4th of July Fireworks & Parade
Parade on July 4 at 10 a.m.
Fireworks on July 4 at dusk

JACKSON COUNTY

Cascades Fourth of July Fireworks
July 3 begins at 6:00 p.m. at Sparks Foundation County Park
Admission is $7 per adult and $5 per child aged 4-12

KALAMAZOO COUNTY

Kalamazoo Speedway’s Red, White & Boom Night of Destruction with Fireworks
June 28 (tickets required)

Schoolcraft 4th of July celebration
Various Events on July 4
Fireworks July 5 at dusk

Fireworks display celebrating New Year's Eve or Independence Day against a dark night sky, vibrant colorful explosions, festive atmosphere, bright sparks and colorful trails, perfect for event celebration images.

KENT COUNTY

Caledonia 4th of July Celebration
June 28 at 11 a.m.
Fireworks at dusk

Cascade Township July 4th Celebration
July 4 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Parade at 9:45 a.m.
Fireworks at dusk

Grandville July 4 Celebration
June 28 to July 4
Parade at 10 a.m. July 4
Fireworks at dusk

Kentwood 4th of July Celebration
July 4 from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Parade at 9:30 a.m.
Fireworks at dusk

Ada Township 4th of July Celebration
July 4 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Parade at 9:45 a.m.
Fireworks at 9:45 p.m.

City of East Grand Rapids 4th of July Celebration
July 4 from noon to dusk
Parade at noon
Fireworks at dusk

East Grand Rapids branch KDL Fourth of July bike decorating
July 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Ottawa Hills neighborhood Hollyhock Lane Parade
July 4 at 8:30 a.m.

Cascade Township July 4th Celebration
Bike Parade 9 a.m.
Fireworks Show at 6:30 p.m.

Frederik Meijer Gardens Red, White, Blue & You: A Salute to Independence Day!
July 5 from 10 a.m. to noon (tickets required)

LEELANAU COUNTY

Fourth of July Fireworks
Traverse City – West Grand Traverse Bay
July 4 – Fireworks 10:30-11:30 p.m.

MACKINAC COUNTY

A Star-Spangled Fourth of July
Mackinac Island
July 4
Stone Skipping Contest – 9 a.m.
Fireworks at dusk (around 10 p.m.

MONTCALM COUNTY

Lincoln Lake Annual Fireworks Display
July 4 at dusk

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MUSKEGON COUNTY

Milwaukee Clipper party
July 4 at 5 p.m. – 11:45 p.m.
Tickets required

White Lake Celebration
July 4
Parade at 10 a.m.
Fireworks at dusk

Muskegon 4th of July fireworks
July 4 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

NEWAYGO COUNTY

Hesperia Family Fun Fest
July 3-4
Parade at noon on July 4
Fireworks at dusk

Croton Freedom Fest
July 5 from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Fireworks at dusk

OCEANA COUNTY

Hart Sparks Fireworks Celebration
July 2 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Pentwater fireworks
July 3 at dusk

Hesperia Family Fun Fest
July 2-4
July 4 Parade at noon
Fireworks at dusk

Silver Lake Thunder over the Dunes
Boat Parade July 4 from 8 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Fireworks July 4 from 10:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Fireworks reflecting in a lake with a black background

OTTAWA COUNTY

Allendale Fourth of July Celebration
July 4 Parade at 10 a.m.
Fireworks at 10:15 p.m.

Ferrysburg 4th of July
Parade and Celebration Begins at 8 a.m. on July 4

Grand Haven Musical Fountain 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular
July 4 from 10:10 p.m. – 10:35 p.m.

Grand Haven Fourth of July
July 4 from 8 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Holland Independence Day Celebration
July 4 from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Fireworks at dusk

SANILAC COUNTY

Lexington Fireworks
July 4 at 9:45 p.m.

VAN BUREN COUNTY

South Haven
Parade July 4 from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Light Up the Lake July 3 from 10:30 p.m. to 11:15 p.m.

Decatur Fireworks & Food Truck Extravaganza
July 4 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Fireworks at dusk

WAYNE COUNTY

Greenfield Village Salute to America
July 2-5 from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Ellsworth St. Clair Lake Fireworks
Ellclair Fireworks July 3 at dusk

Frankenmuth Hosts a Variety of Fourth of July Events
Check Frankenmuth Schedule for Details HERE

Wrapping it All Up

If I missed your favorite Independence Day Celebration, please let me know by sending an email to veronica@hipgrandmalife.com. I’ll be happy to add it to next year’s list!

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The Best 4th of July Fireworks in Michigan