Independence Day

Independence Day - fireworks schedule will be added as confirmed. Remember, dates can change especially due to weather. If traveling, please check ahead with each community. This list is prepared from what we have found online. Errors can occur. Once again, please confirm ahead, especially if you are traveling!

Thursday JULY 2, 2026:
Lakes of the North

Friday JULY 3, 2026:
Bay Harbor (Petoskey Steel Drum Band 8pm followed by fireworks

Lake City (over Lake Missaukee) 

Otsego Lake County Park & Campground

Rapid City (over Torch Lake) at 10pm

Shanty Creek Resort (Summit/Lakeview Hotel) America 250 Fireworks at dusk, approx 9p

Saturday JULY 4, 2026:

National Cherry Festival Fireworks over West Grand Traverse Bay

Mackinaw City at dusk

Harbor Springs (shot from barge on the harbor, dusk)

Central Lake (confirming date)

Cadillac

Mackinac Island