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July 4th Up North

July 2025

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 Currently Scheduled for 2025

We are adding Independence Day events as dates are finalized.

  • Thursday, July 3rd, 2025 frm 8-11pm – Petoskey Steel Band performs followed by the Bay Harbor Fireworks
  • Thursday, July 3rd-Friday, July 4th; 2025 – Boyne City July 4th Celebration – Two days of activities including a run, kid’s activities, parade, fireworks and more takes place in Boyne City.
  • Friday, July 4th, 2025 beginning at 8am – 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.
  • Friday, July 4th, 2025 beginning at 9am – 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.
  • Friday, July 4th, 2025 from 11am-12pm – Village at Bay Harbor Parade on Main St.
  • Friday, July 4th, 2025 beginning at 1pm – 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.
  • Friday, July 4th, 2025 beginning at 6pm – 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.
  • Friday, July 4th, 2025 beginning at 10am – 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.
  • Friday, July 4th, 2025 – Indian River Independence Day Parade and Fireworks. Visit irchamber.com for more information.
Scroll below for events yet to be finalized.

Independence Day Events Typically Scheduled

As dates and times are known, we move these dates to the 2025 schedule.
  • Alanson parade
  • Bay View parade on the Bay View Campus- 111 Bayshore Dr., Petoskey

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