Independence Day, also called Fourth of July or July 4th, in the United States, is the annual celebration of nationhood. This day acknowledges the passage of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776. The Declaration of Independence announced the political separation of the 13 North American colonies from Great Britain. The 4th of July has been celebrated by fireworks, parades, oratory, and toasting in ceremonies. Today, common ways of commemorating the 4th of July are fireworks, cook-outs, hot dog eating contests, parades, salute to the union, festivals and events, sporting events, and more!
Since we know how fun it is to attend these different activities, we put together a list with fireworks and activities for families to attend. Sometimes it is difficult to find the firework show, parade, festival, or activities that you’re looking for because they are spread all over throughout different websites. Well, now they are all on the same page.
As a reminder, please stay safe while handling and enjoying fireworks. Remember to never point or throw fireworks at another person. Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose present and handy in case of a firework mishap. Light fireworks at one time and quickly move backwards. Never carry fireworks in a pocket or shoot them off in metal or glass containers.
Fireworks can trigger PTSD. Please be considerate of those that suffer from this. Fireworks can simulate a similar sound to gunfire, a thunderstorm, or a car crash. These can all cause a panic attack or trigger flashbacks. For those that are setting off fireworks at home, try and make the firework as predictable as possible. Do it in designated areas during designated times. If you are aware of a veteran or trauma survivor living in the neighborhood or near you, move the noise as far as possible from their home and give them a warning prior. Consider putting a sign in your yard a few days in advance that you will be setting off fireworks.
Let’s have a fun 4th of July!
- Fireworks at RedRock (Holland)
- July 2nd, 2021 @ 5 PM
- RedRock Grille (4600 Macatawa Legends Blvd. Holland)
- Dorr 4th of July Carnival
- Friday, July 2nd 12 PM – Monday, July 5th 6 PM
- Dorr South Park (1841-1845 142nd Ave. Dorr, MI 49323)
- Tickets sold online
- 4th of July Parade (Dorr)
- July 3rd @ 10:30 AM
- Parade Route Map available on www.dorr4th.com
- 4th of July Family Fun Activities (Allendale)
- July 3rd, 2021 @ 11 AM – 2 PM
- Allendale Community Park
- Allendale Fourth of July Celebration – Parade
- July 4th, 2021 @10:15 PM
- Allendale Public Schools (10505 Learning Lane, Allendale, MI 49401)
- 4th of July Weekend (Douglas)
- July 1 – 4
- Tea Deck (333 Blue Star Hwy)
- Fourth of July Sightseeing
- July 4th, 2021 @1 PM
- Boarding begins at 12:30 PM & boat departs at 1 PM
- Returning at 3 PM
- The Grand Lady Riverboat (Jenison)
- Adults $16
- Kids (3-11) $8
- Food Truck Fest (Dorr)
- July 2nd, 2021 @4 PM – July 4th, 2021 @ 8 PM
- Dorr Township (4196 18th St. Dorr, MI 49323)
- 4th of July Celebration Presented by Spectrum Health
- July 2nd, 2021 @ 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
- East Grand Rapids
- Annual Grand Rapids Fireworks
- July 3rd, 2021 @ 6 PM – 11 PM
- Ah-Nab Awen Park (220 Front Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504)
- Free
- Kentwood 4th of July Celebration
- July 3rd, 2021
- 7 AM – 9:30 AM: Pancake Breakfast @ Fire Station 1 (4775 Walma SE)
- 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM: NN Mobile Solutions 5K Race & Fun Walk
- 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Parade
- 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM: Carnival at Kentwood City Hall (new time & location: 4900 Breton SE)
- 4 PM – 10 PM: Evening celebration at Kentwood City Hall
- July 3rd, 2021
- July 4th Weekend Block Part at Tanger Outlet Mall
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- July 3rd, 2021 @ 12 PM – 4 PM
- Tanger Outlet Mall (350 884th St. SW, Byron Center, MI 49315)
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- 4th of July Parade (Caledonia)
- July 3rd, 2021 @ 11 AM – 1 PM
- Caledonia, MI
- Young Adults 4th of July Party
- July 1st, 2021 @ 7 PM – 9 PM
- Grand Rapids First (2100 44th St. SW, Wyoming, MI 49519)
- (616) 531-2100
- Ada 4th of July Celebration
- July 3rd, 2021 @ 10 PM
- Ada Village
- Parade: 10 AM – 11 AM
- Classic Car Show: 11 AM – 2 PM
- Fireworks: 9:30/10 PM
- Kent City Fireworks show
- July 2nd, 2021
- Fireworks will launch near the sewer pond by the Kent City Plastics Building
- Grandville’s 4th of July Fireworks
- July 3rd, 2021 @ 8 AM, 5K race
- July 1 – 5: Buck Creek Trail from Mill Race Park to Canal Ave.: Patriotic Trail
- July 3rd, 2021 @ 10 AM – 4 PM: #10 School Open House at Heritage Park
- July 3rd, 2021 @ 5 PM – 7 PM: Baseball and Softball games
- July 5th, 2021 @ 8:30 AM: Flag raising at Wedgwood Park
- July 5th, 2021 @ 11 AM: Flyover of WWII vintage aircraft
- July 5th, 2021 @5 PM – sundown: Food vendors and entertainment @ Grandville Middle School
- July 5th, 2021 @ 10 PM: Fireworks show
- Campau/ Kettle Lake Fireworks
- July 3rd, 2021 @ 10 PM
- Campau Lake
- Fireworks at Lakeside Community Church
- July 3rd, 2021 @ 8 PM – 11 PM
- Lakeside Community Church (6201 Whitneyville Ave. SE, Alto, MI 49302)
- Free (purchase: Olly’s Mini-donuts and food truck)
- (616) 868-6402 or office@lakeside.church
- Kalamazoo Growlers home game Fireworks
- July 5th, 2021 @ 6:35 PM
- General admission bleacher ticket and a Growlers hat for $10.00
- Race at Kalamazoo Speedway plus Fireworks
- July 3rd, 2021 @ 6 PM – 10 PM
- Kalamazoo Speedway (7656 Ravine Rd. Kalamazoo)
- Fireworks at Gull Lake Country Club
- July 4th, 2021 @ 9:30 PM
- Gull Lake Country Club (9725 W Gull Lake Dr. Richland, MI 49083
- Jubilee 2021 (Allegan)
- July 3rd, 2021 @ 6 PM
- Downtown Allegan
- Fireworks show over the Kalamazoo River @ 10:15 PM
- Muskegon County Fireworks
- July 3rd, 2021
- Ludington Freedom Festival Grand Parade and Fireworks
- July 4th, 2021: Festival Grand Parade @ 1 PM – 4 PM
- Fireworks show
- Mason County Courthouse (300 E. Ludington Ave. Ludington, MI)
- Thunder over the Dunes Fireworks Show
- Silver Lake State Park
- July 4th, 2021 @10 PM