MICHIGAN, USA — If you are looking for a nice place to watch the sky get lit up with fireworks on our nation's Independence Day, then you have plenty of options in West Michigan.
We put together a list of all of the major Fourth of July fireworks displays in the area.
If you know of a fireworks display that isn't on the list, send us a message and we will add it.
Allegan County
- Wednesday, July 3 from 5:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.
- Downtown Allegan
- A star-spangled parade, followed by live music and food vendors along the Riverfront and concludes with a fireworks show over the Kalamazoo River.
- Friday, July 5 at dusk
- Coghlin Park, 60 Griffith St, Saugatuck
- Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or chair and find a spot at one of these parks: Cook Park, Coghlin Park, Wade's Bayou and Wick's Park. Fireworks start at dusk.
- Saturday, July 6
- Dorr South Park, 1842 142nd Ave, Dorr
- Music, a parade and carnival lead up to the fireworks show, which begins at dusk. Time is subject to change, attendees are encouraged to arrive early.
Kent County
- Monday, July 1, Tuesday, July 2 & Wednesday, July 3 at various start times
- LMCU Ballpark, 4500 W River Dr NE, Comstock Park
- West Michigan Whitecaps vs. the Great Lakes Loons. Fireworks are after each game.
- Saturday, June 29, parade at 11 a.m., fireworks at dusk
- CalPlex, 5401 100th St, Caledonia
- A community parade begins at 11 a.m. The fireworks will be at dusk and can be viewed from Duncan Lake Middle School, CalPlex or Holy Family Catholic Church.
- Saturday, July 6 from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m.
- Ah-Nab-Awen Park, 220 Front Ave NW, Grand Rapids
- Grand Rapids Fireworks presented by Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort.
- Thursday, July 4 from 7:30 a.m. until 10 p.m.
- Kentwood City Hall, 4900 Breton Rd SE, Grand Rapids
- There will be events all day including a pancake breakfast at the fire station, 5K race, parade, carnival and an evening celebration leading up to fireworks at dusk.
- Thursday, July 4 from 8:30 a.m. until 11 p.m. Fireworks at dusk.
- Grandville Middle School, 3535 Wilson Ave SW, Grandville
- A flag raising kicks off the day at Grandville Middle School followed by a parade and flyover of WWII vintage aircraft. Food vendors and entertainment from noon until dusk. Fireworks are at dusk at Grandville Middle School.
- Thursday, July 4 from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.
- Celebration: KDL Cascade Branch Library, 2870 Jacksmith Ave SE, Grand Rapids
- Fireworks: Legacy Park, 7430 River St SE, Ada
- The celebration kicks off at the library with games, carnival rides, a parade and a book sale. Fireworks are at Legacy Park at dusk.
- Thursday, July 4 from Noon until 11 p.m.
- John Collins Park, 650 Lakeside Dr SE, East Grand Rapids
- The celebration has four main events: Reeds Lake Trail Blazer 5K Run/Walk, parade, activities at John Collins Park and fireworks over Reeds Lake at dusk.
- Thursday, July 4 from 10 a.m. until 11 p.m.
- Legacy Park, 7430 River St SE, Ada
- Independence Day parade, classic car show, music at Legacy Park and a fireworks display at dusk.
Ottawa County
- Thursday, July 4 around dusk or 10:10 p.m.
- Waterfront Stadium, 1 N Harbor Dr, Grand Haven
- The event kicks off with a Musical Fountain Show starting tentatively around 10:10 p.m., followed by fireworks and patriotic music.
- Thursday, July 4 at dusk
- Kollen Park, 240 Kollen Park Dr, Holland
- Watch the Independence Day celebration fireworks over Lake Macatawa from Kollen Park. Fireworks begin at dusk.
- Thursday, July 4 from 10 a.m. until 11 p.m.
- Allendale Public Schools K-8 Campus, 10505 Learning Ln, Allendale
- A parade begins at 10 a.m., followed by activities and celebration until 2 p.m. Fireworks are at dusk.
Mason County
- Thursday, July 4 from 9 p.m. until 11 p.m.
- S.S. Badger Lake Michigan Carferry Service, 701 Maritime Dr, Ludington
- Ride on the S.S. Badger along the lakeshore and view fireworks from all over West Michigan.
Muskegon County
- Thursday, July 4 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- The parade route goes from Whitehall City Hall to Montague City Hall, with over 80 festive entries led by the American Legion and VFW.
- Fireworks go off at dusk over White Lake.
- Thursday, July 4 from 10:20 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Best viewing areas: Shoreline Drive (visible throughout Downtown Muskegon & Muskegon Lake).
- Road closures: Terrace Point Dr. (July 4th AM - July 5th AM), Shoreline Dr. (briefly after 10 PM on July 4th).
Van Buren County
- Wednesday, July 3 at dusk
- Riverfront Park, 345 Water St, South Haven
- Fireworks at dusk at the North Pier with viewing areas at Riverfront Park and North and South Beaches.
If you know of a fireworks display that isn't on the list, send us a message and we will add it.
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