GRAND HAVEN, Mich. — The Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival is coming to a close this weekend, with some of the most highly-anticipated events happening on the very last day.
The Fireworks Extravaganza took place on Saturday night around 10 p.m. and included drones and music.
The show is expected to begin around 10 p.m.
Due to technical difficulties, 13 ON YOUR SIDE was not able to livestream the fireworks. However, there is a recording of the show on our website and YouTube channel.
The Grand Haven Department of Public Safety said the following streets will be closed from 6:45 p.m. Saturday to 1:30 a.m. Sunday:
- Harbor Drive between Sherman and N. First
- Columbus from Harbor to First
- Washington from Harbor to First
- Clinton from Harbor to First
- Lafayette from Harbor to First
- Howard from Harbor to Sand
Police said Franklin Street will become “One Way” eastbound around 10 p.m. to accommodate traffic after the fireworks. Officers will be at each intersection on Franklin from Harbor to Beacon Blvd to assist with eastbound traffic and any cross traffic.
Seventh Street from Franklin north to US-31 will be closed from 10 p.m. Saturday through around 1:30 a.m. Sunday for safe traffic flow once the fireworks are over.
Police said there will be no parking on Franklin from Beacon Blvd to Harbor Drive to create an "Emergency Vehicle Only" lane from the downtown area from 6 p.m. on Saturday to 2 a.m. on Sunday.
Left-hand turns won't be permitted for northbound and southbound traffic on US-31 between Jackson and Robbins Road to prevent traffic backups.
GHDPS said those attempting to go north should use N. 3rd Street to US-31 North.
There will be multiple temporary “No Parking Tow Away” zones in place, which will be marked and strictly enforced.
The drawbridge will not be raised from 10:00 p.m. on Saturday through 2 a.m. on Sunday.
GHDPS said there will be large crowds and to expect traffic delays.
Parking information can be found here.