Robin Canfield
4th of July!
Updated: Jun 23
The tradition of Independence Day goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution when on July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence from the British. Two days later the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence. Celebrate our independence with us!
PARADES
Saugatuck
Location: Down Butler Street, Downtown
Saugatuck
Cost: Free
Time: 10:00am starting at Wicks Park. Sign up to be part of the parade: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050f4ea4a92fa1f58-saugatuck
More info at: saugatuckdouglas.com
Allendale
Location: Allendale K-8 Public School Campus, 10505 Learning Lane, Allendale
Cost: Free
Time: 10am sharp with an airplane flyover
More info at: allendalechamber.org
FIREWORKS
Saugatuck
Location: Along the Kalamazoo River visible from Cook Park, Coghlin Park, Wade’s Bayou, and Wick’s Park
Time: Dusk / around 9pm
More info at: saugatuck.com
Holland
Location: Lake Macatawa visible from Kollen Park among others
Time: Dusk / around 9pm
Allendale
Location: Allendale Public Schools K-8 Campus, 10505 Learning Lane, Allendale, 49401
Time: Around 10:15pm (parking opens at 8pm)
More info at: allendalechamber.org
Grand Haven
Location: Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium, 1 N Harbor Dr
Time: Fireworks start around 9:45pm and the Musical Fountain starts around 10:10pm with musical accompaniment.
PARTIES + FESTIVALS
Campit Independence Day Weekend
Location: Campit Outdoor Resort, Saugatuck
Cost: $35 for non-campers
Time: 12pm - 11pm
Info: Cock & Tail Crawl, pool parties, cookouts, dance party, and even virtual fireworks!
Allendale
Location: Allendale Township Park
Cost: Free
Time: 11am - 2pm
Info: Early afternoon filled with family fun activities including a concert at the bandshell with Wyatt & Shari Knapp. Food available for purchase. More at allendalechamber.org.
Location: The Dunes Resort, Saugatuck
Cover Charge if not staying at the resort. $5 - $20. Cash only.
Time: June 30 @ 9p - July 5 @ 9pm
Info: The Dunes’ biggest weekend of the year! So many events lined-up they’re too many to list here. DunesResort.com
