Looking for a fireworks display in West Michigan to celebrate this year’s 234th Independence Day? Here are the fireworks displays planned by West Michigan communities for 2010. Click on the city name for more information about each independence day celebration.
West Michigan Fireworks Celebrations: July 3rd
Allegan, Michigan Fireworks
On the riverfront at dusk.
There will be a parade at 5:00pm. From 5:00pm – 10:00pm enjoy live entertainment, karaoke, games, inflatables, a craft show and more.
Allendale, Michigan Fireworks
Allendale Township Park at 10:15pm.
There is also a 5k run, movie in the park on Friday, school open house on Saturday, church service and ice cream social on Sunday, and pancake breakfast, parade, and lots of games and fun on Monday.
Baldwin, Michigan Fireworks
Over Big Star Lake at dusk.
Also being held on July 3rd will be the annual Big Star Lake boat parade.
Caledonia, Michigan Fireworks
Lakeside Park at dusk.
A parade begins at 10:30am. There is also stage entertainment at noon, food, truck pull, tractor pull and activities for the kids.
Grand Rapids, Michigan Fireworks
Forest Hills Central HS/Forest Hills Middle School at dusk.
Other events on July 4th include a book sale, a bike parade, the main parade and a street fair.
Holland, Michigan Fireworks
Kollen Park over Lake Macatawa at 10:00pm.
There will be live bands, dance and choral groups at noon and games and food beginning at 2:00pm.
Holland, Michigan Fireworks
Holland State Park over Lake Michigan at dusk.
Kentwood, Michigan Fireworks
Kentwood City Center at dusk.
There will be a parade at 9:30am at the corner of Eastern and 52nd Street and proceeds to Kalamazoo and 60th. There will also be a pancake breakfast and carnival.
Marne, Michigan Fireworks
Berlin Raceway at dusk.
Regular admission prices for the raceway will apply.
Shelbyville, Michigan Fireworks
Gun Lake at Bay Pointe Inn
West Michigan Fireworks Celebrations: July 4th
Battle Creek Fireworks
W.K. Kellogg Airport at 10:30pm
Comstock Park, Michigan Fireworks
Fifth Third Ballpark at dusk.
West Michigan Whitecaps vs Dayton Dragons Baseball Game. Fireworks will immediately follow the ballgame, weather permitting. This is also Family Day/Kids Eat Free Day. Kids can also run the bases.
Douglas, Michigan Fireworks
Cook Park at dusk
East Grand Rapids, Michigan Fireworks
John Collins Park (Reeds Lake) at dusk
The celebration begins with a community parade at noon followed by the annual water ski show. There will also be family-oriented activities throughout the day at Collins Park. Activities include children’s activities, games, food vendors, live music and shows.
Grand Haven, Michigan Fireworks
Waterfront Stadium; west end of Washington Street at dusk.
Musical fountain (water and lights synchronized to recorded music) begins at 9:45pm.
Grand Rapids, Michigan Fireworks
Ah-Nab-Awen Park on the shores of the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids at 10:30pm.
Musical lineup begins at 6:00pm with Octaglee. Also performing will be Spittin’ Image, Gabrial James, Silversmith, Four Finger Five, Ralston Bowles and Natchez Trace.
Hesperia, Michigan Fireworks
Where M-20 and M-120 meet at dusk.
There are also village-wide yard sales, antique tractor exhibits, antique tractor pulls, art fair, kids’ games bingo, parade, chicken BBQ, horse pulls, beer tent, live music, street dance and much more.
Ludington, Michigan Fireworks
Stearns Park on Lakeshore Drive at 10:30pm.
Muskegon, Michigan Fireworks
Muskegon Summer Celebration over Heritage Landing at 10:20pm.
Fireworks begin after scheduled musical performance. Must have concert ticket or pass to enter Heritage Landing. See Muskegon Summer Celebration 2010: Concert Details Released and Muskegon Summer Celebration 2010 Events Schedule for more information about other scheduled events.
Saugatuck, Michigan Fireworks
Over Kalamazoo River at dusk
There is also a parade at 2:00pm. Music begins at 7:00pm in Cook Park.
Spring Lake, Michigan Fireworks
View the Grand Haven fireworks on the lawn at the Spring Lake Holiday Inn. At 6:00pm there will be live music, a watermelon eating contest, kids activities and hot dogs, chips and sodas available for $1 each.
Traverse City, Michigan Fireworks
Torch Lake at dusk
Whitehall, Michigan Fireworks
North end of White Lake at dusk
West Michigan Fireworks Celebrations: July 5th
Grandville, Michigan Fireworks
Grandville Middle School at dusk.
There will be a parade at 11:00am. Other events include Buck Creek Run, little league and all star baseball and softball games on July 3rd; community worship service on July 4th; rotary pancake breakfast, parade, arts & crafts festival, and live entertainment on July 5th.
South Haven, Michigan Fireworks
At south pier over Lake Michigan at dusk
For information about kid friendly 4th of July food see Kid Friendly Picnic Appetizer Ideas: Quick, Easy Recipes for 4th of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day.
