GRAND HAVEN, Mich. — Grand Haven's biggest event is returning for its 100th year at the end of the month.
The 2024 Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival is set to host one of its biggest celebrations yet as it honors the men and women of the United States Coast Guard.
Grand Haven, better known this time of year as "Coast Guard City, USA," is preparing for 10 days of fun filled with Coast Guard ships, parades, concerts, food, shopping and more.
It all kicks off on Friday, July 26!
Coast Guard Festival Parking Information
Harbor Transit Park and Ride will be providing a shuttle service to the festival from specific parking locations. From Friday, July 26 through Friday, Aug. 2, the shuttle service is free but will cost between $1.50 and $3 on Saturday, Aug. 3.
From Friday to Friday, you can park at the Harbor Island Soccer Field. Parking locations vary on Saturday, Aug. 3. The downtown drop-off location is 3rd Street and Columbus Avenue.
2024 Coast Guard Festival Complete Schedule of Events
Friday, July 26
- 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- $7 admission
- Second Christian Reformed Church, 2021 Sheldon
- 6 p.m.
- $15 admission
- Waterfront Stadium
Saturday, July 27
- 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. start times
- $40-$55 entry plus fees
- Sherman Avenue and Mulligan Drive
- Register here
- 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- $7 admission
- Second Christian Reformed Church, 2021 Sheldon
- 10:30 a.m.
- Free
- Start: 5th Street and Franklin W
- Finish: Washington and 5th Street
- 1:30 p.m.
- Free
- Waterfront Stadium
- 6 p.m.
- $15 admission
- Waterfront Stadium
Sunday, July 28
- 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Free
- Downtown Grand Haven on Washington Ave between Harbor Drive and 4th Street
- 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
- $10 for adults, $8 for child or GH student, $30 for family four-pack
- Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival Office, 113 N Second Street
- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Free
- 7th street between Washington and Columbus
- 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
- Free
- Mulligan's Hollow, 1 Y Drive
Monday, July 29
- Approximately 1 p.m.
- Free
- Escanaba Park, 673 Harbor Drive
- 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
- Free
- Escanaba Park, 673 Harbor Drive
- 6 p.m.
- $15 admission
- Waterfront Stadium
Tuesday, July 30
- 9 a.m.
- Coast Guard Personnel Only (active duty and retired)
- American Dunes, 17000 Lincoln Street
- 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Free
- Mulligan's Hollow, 1 Y Drive
- 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
- Free
- Escanaba Park, 673 Harbor Drive
- 6 p.m.
- $15 admission
- Waterfront Stadium
- 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
- $25 Daily armband
- Harbor Front and Covenant Life parking lot
- 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
- Free
- Washington Street
Wednesday, July 31
- 10 a.m.
- Coast Guard Personnel Only (active duty and retired)
- Grand Haven State Park
- 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Free
- Mulligan's Hollow, 1 Y Drive
- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Registration closed
- Mulligan’s Hollow, 30 Sherman Street
- 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
- Free
- Escanaba Park, 673 Harbor Drive
- 2 p.m. - 11 p.m.
- $30 Daily armband
- Harbor Front and Covenant Life parking lot
- 6 p.m.
- Free
- Washington Street between 3rd and 4th streets
- 6 p.m.
- $15 admission
- Waterfront Stadium
Thursday, August 1
- 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
- Free
- Station Grand Haven, 601 S. Harbor
- 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
- Free
- Escanaba Park, 673 Harbor Drive
- 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.
- 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.: $25 armband, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. $30 armband
- Harbor Front and Covenant Life parking lot
- 6 p.m.
- $15 admission
- Waterfront Stadium
Friday, August 2
- 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Free
- Central Park, 421 Columbus
- 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
- Free
- Escanaba Park, 673 Harbor Drive
- 12 p.m.
- Free
- Grand Haven City Hall, 519 Washington Ave
- 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.
- 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.: $25 armband, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. $30 armband
- Harbor Front and Covenant Life parking lot
- 4 p.m.
- Free
- Escanaba Park, 673 Harbor Drive
- 6 p.m.
- $15 admission
- Waterfront Stadium
Saturday, August 3
- 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Free
- Central Park, 421 Columbus
- 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
- Free
- Escanaba Park, 673 Harbor Drive
- 11:45 a.m.
- Free
- Parade route map here
- 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.
- 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.: $25 armband, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. tickets only
- Harbor Front and Covenant Life parking lot
- 6:30 p.m.
- $15 admission
- Waterfront Stadium
Fireworks and Drone Show
- Starts at dark
- Free
- Can be viewed from the waterfront
