Photo by Jingda Chen on Unsplash.com

July 4th Up North

July 2026

An Up North Fourth is full of activities! The Norman Rockwell backdrop of Northern Michigan combined with great weather and an amazing array of activities makes the 4th of July a special day in Northern Michigan.

Independence Day Events That Typically Take Place

We are adding Independence Day events as dates are finalized.

Petoskey Steel Band performs followed by the Bay Harbor Fireworks
Boyne City July 4th Celebration – Two days of activities including a run, kid’s activities, parade, fireworks and more takes place in Boyne City.
Harbor Springs July 4th Festivities, Includes a morning run, all day art show, music on the waterfront, parade, and fireworks shot from a barge on the harbor.
Mackinac Island 4th of July, The day includes Stoneskipping Competition at Windermere Point, followed by fun family games in the afternoon, and two fireworks displays that will go off simultaneously at dusk. Visit mackinacisland.org for more detailed info.
Walloon Lake Independence Day Celebration, includes face painting & kids activities from 10am-5pm, live music, and fireworks at 10:30pm. Check out facebook.com for more info.
Alanson parade
Village at Bay Harbor Parade on Main St.
Mackinaw City Fourth of July Celebration. Scheduled events include games on the Marina Lawn and one of the largest fireworks display in Northern Michigan. Visit mackinawcity.net for more detailed info.
Petoskey 4th of July Celebration – The parade is followed by music on the waterfront and the evening concludes with a fantastic fireworks display. For more details, visit petoskey4th.org.
Bay View parade on the Bay View Campus- 111 Bayshore Dr., Petoskey
Indian River Independence Day Parade and Fireworks. Visit irchamber.com for more information.

Stay tuned here for info on 4th of July celebrations coming up in 2026!

What's going on now in Northern Michigan?

Discover Northern Michigan Events throughout the year!

St. Ignace Car Show Weekend

Hundreds of antique, custom, and celebrity automobiles take part in the internationally acclaimed St. Ignace Car Show Weekend.

Indian River Old Fashioned Days

Indian River celebrates summer in Northern Michigan with Old Fashioned Days, an event with five days of family fun.

Mackinaw City’s Winterfest Celebration

Enjoy amateur snow carving, outhouse races, sleigh rides, poker walk, chili cook-off, and more at Mackinaw City’s Winterfest Celebration!

Scroll below for more articles about Activities and Attractions in Northern Michigan.

Explore Activities and Attractions of Northern Michigan

Wilderness State Park on Lake Michigan

Wilderness State Park’s 2,582 acres of natural area and 4,492 acres of wilderness area make this a great place to explore all year ’round.

The Mackinac Bridge in Northern Michigan

The Mackinac Bridge is the 10th largest suspension bridge (over water) in the world and connects Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsula.

Visit the Deer Park in Harbor Springs

Visit the Deer Park in Harbor Springs to see deer up close. Fun for the entire family.

Mackinaw City Historical Pathway

With Lake Michigan on one side and Lake Huron on the other side, Mackinaw City is a true Great Lake’s spot with lots of things to do!

Harris Gardens at North Central Michigan College

Harris Gardens at North Central Michigan College is a spectacular sculpture garden filled with 26 pieces of vibrant art.

Harbor Springs Art Gallery Tour

The arts, history and many types of entertainment in Northern Michigan mean visitors can enjoy fabulous music, theatre, and culture.