• Published: Jun. 28, 2025, 7:05 a.m.

City of Grand Rapids

The Grand Rapids Fireworks, presented by Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, will light up the skies Saturday, July 5, at Ah-Nab-Awen Park in downtown Grand Rapids. It’s free and open to the public.

The event is coordinated by Riverbank Events and Media, home of the Amway River Bank Run and Gentex Santa Parade. Live entertainment kicks off at 6 p.m. and includes food vendors and vendor exhibits.

The family activities continue through 10:30 p.m. and the start of the fireworks display.

Ottawa Hills neighborhood

The Hollyhock Lane Parade kicks off at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, July 4, on the northwest portion of Ottawa Hills in Grand Rapids.

Following the parade, between Calvin and Giddings avenues, there will be fun for the whole family.

Attendees can expect live jazz, coffee and cookies for the adults, popsicles for the kids, cash prizes for the best kids floats, patriotic sing-alongs and a short address on Independence Day.

City of East Grand Rapids

Presented by Corewell Health, the Friday, July 4 celebration will feature a noon parade, activities at John Collins Park, live music from 8 p.m. to dusk and a fireworks show over Reeds Lake.

Click here to learn more and view the parade route.

City of Grandville

The Friday, July 4 event includes a parade at 10 a.m., an arts and crafts show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Oakstone Intermediate School, live music and food vendors throughout the afternoon and a fireworks show display at dusk.

See the full schedule of events at cityofgrandville.com.

Ada Township

Friday, July 4 starts with a pancake breakfast from 7 to 9:30 a.m. at the Ada Township Fire Station before a children’s bike parade at 9:45 a.m. at the Ada Community Church parking lot and the main parade at 10 a.m.

There will also be a classic car show and children’s activities, live music at the Legacy Park Amphitheatre and a fireworks display after the band finishes at dark.

Learn more online.

City of Caledonia

The parade begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, and the fireworks begin at dusk at Cal Plex, 5401 100th St. SE.

Cascade Township

Cascade’s annual Independence Day Celebration is set for Friday, July 4.

This annual tradition begins with a hometown parade and continues with a street fair full of food, games, rides and live music. The celebration wraps up at 2 p.m., just in time to enjoy an evening barbecue and head over to Ada for the joint fireworks show.

Learn more here.

City of Kentwood

Friday, July 4, in Kentwood begins with a 7:30 a.m. pancake breakfast at the Kentwood Fire Station 1 before the 8 a.m. 5K race/fun walk begins at Kentwood City Hall.

The parade starts at 9:30 a.m. at Crestwood Middle School before a carnival from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Kentwood City Hall.

The day ends with an evening celebration from 4 to 10 p.m. at Kentwood City Hall, featuring live music and fireworks at dusk.

See the full schedule here.

Kent District Library

Bring your bike to participating Kent District Library (KDL) branches on July 1-5, and decorate it for the Fourth of July.

The participating KDL locations include:

• 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on July 1 - East Grand Rapids Branch
• 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on July 2 - Amy Van Andel Library in Ada
• 4 to 6 p.m. on July 3 - Plainfield Township Branch
• 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on July 5 - Nelson Township Branch

Ottawa County

City of Allendale

Spend your Fourth of July in Allendale for its annual all-day celebration.

The parade starts on Allendale’s K-8 Campus at 10 a.m., Party in the Park begins at 11 a.m. and the day concludes with fireworks visible from the K-8 Campus at dusk.

City of Holland

Watch the Independence Day celebration fireworks at dusk on Friday, July 4, over Lake Macatawa from Kollen Park.

Various fair food will be available from noon to 10 p.m. The event is free.

City of Ferrysburg

Attend the 8 a.m., July 4 pancake breakfast with Mayor Richard Carlson at the Ferrysburg City Hall gymnasium, followed by a parade at 10:20 a.m. in the City Hall parking lot and ending with a party in the park at 110 Pine St.

Learn more at ferrysburg.org.

City of Grand Haven

The Grand Haven Musical Fountain, 1 North Harbor Drive, partners with Grand Haven for a Fourth of July fireworks special from 10:10 to 10:35 p.m. on Friday, July 4.

Check the event website for more show information.

Muskegon County

City of Muskegon

Head to Heritage Landing for its Fourth of July Fireworks celebration on Friday, July 4.

Enjoy live music from DJ Prim on stage from 8 to 10 p.m., followed by a fireworks show at approximately 10:20 p.m..

Grab a bite from a food vendor and enjoy the festivities.

The event is free and open to the public.

City of White Lake

The White Lake Area Fourth of July parade kicks off at 9 a.m. from Whitehall City Hall to Montague City Hall, with over 90 festive entries.

After the parade, attendees can stick around for outdoor recreation, shopping or dining before the fireworks begin at dusk.

Milwaukee Clipper Independence Day Party

Join this Independence Day Party on the Milwaukee Clipper on Friday, July 4.

From 5 p.m. to 11:45 p.m., guests can expect non-alcoholic, alcoholic drinks, food, and ice cream sold onboard at 2090 Lakeshore Drive in Muskegon.

$10 tickets include a fireworks view from the boat and live music through midnight.

Ionia County

City of Portland

Portland will be celebrating the Fourth of July with a parade on Friday, July 4.

The parade begins at 10 a.m. at Water Street and ends at Portland High School.

Allegan County

City of Allegan

Celebrate the birth of the country with this patriotic community festival featuring food, live music, activities, and fireworks on Thursday, July 3, in downtown Allegan.

Parade begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by live music at 6 p.m. until the fireworks begin at 10:15 p.m.

City of Dorr

Dorr will be hosting its annual Fourth of July celebration from July 3 through 7.

There will be a 5K glow run, a parade, fireworks, carnival, live music, an artisan market, tractor pulls and more.

See the full details here.

City of Hopkins

There will be a full day of festivities on Friday, July 4.

The day starts with a freedom run at 7 a.m., a pancake breakfast at 8 a.m., a kids parade at 4 p.m., a community-wide parade at 5 p.m., live music, a car show, a pie-eating contest and fireworks at dusk.

See the full schedule of events here.

City of Saugatuck-Douglas

Saugatuck offers a two-day Fourth of July celebration.

Friday, July 4 begins with a parade down Butler Street at 11 a.m., followed by a family fun party in Coghlin Park with games, face-painting and an apple pie eating contest.

The fireworks display is scheduled to take place at dusk on Saturday, July 5.

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