NORTHERN MICHIGAN – Get ready for a star-spangled celebration across Northern Michigan as communities come alive with patriotic parades, dazzling fireworks, and hometown spirit. From morning processions to spectacular pyrotechnics, the region’s Independence Day festivities promise something unforgettable for everyone. Whether you’re cheering a parade or watching the night sky explode in Marking the 1776 adoption of the Declaration of Independence, the 4th of July is often celebrated with fireworks, cook outs and jovial patriotism. Explore 4th of July Weekend 2025 events & things to do in Alpena, Michigan. Spend the Independence day with family with Fourth of July Parade in Alpena, Michigan. Here is list of 4th July events and parties you can attend near Alpena, Michigan. The parade route will start at the Alpena County Fairgrounds on 11th Avenue, continuing onto Chisholm St., turning onto 2nd Ave. downtown, and ending in the big parking lot just before the NOAA building on Fletcher St. Alpena 4th of July Fireworks Show. Date: July 4, 2023 Where: Along the Lake Huron shoreline in Alpena Cost: Free Start Time: Dusk Baraga Lumber Jack Days. Date: July 4, 2023 We love to have events for you to enjoy throughout and around our area. If you are planning to come to an event, please confirm details as the date gets closer. Events Calendar Josh Woodcock 2024-04-01T19:44:17+00:00 The fireworks show has been rescheduled to July 3 due to unforeseen staffing issues with the fireworks vendor hired to put on the display. In a press release, Alpena and the Chamber said the day ALPENA Alpena’s Fourth of July celebrations kick off Thursday night with a True North Radio Network concert, followed by fireworks. Whether you’re looking for fireworks, fun races, live music, art fairs or something else to celebrate Independence Day, you’re likely to find it in Northern Michigan. Here’s what’s on the Catch the Alpena Fireworks show to kick-off your 4th of July weekend! They will be viewable all along Lake Huron. View upcoming events in Downtown Alpena here. The main event is the DSO's concert featuring Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture" with real cannon fire and a fireworks finale. 5-10 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. (Friday's event is sold out). $36 and up, $9 parking If you find yourself in downtown Alpena around the 4th of July, you will find an array of fun events and things to do! Enjoy live music thorough downtown, the 4th of July parade, fireworks and more! ALPENA, MI – A cruise-in car show, fireworks, a parade and a rock concert will highlight Fourth of July celebrations in Alpena. The destination town on the shores of Lake Huron will celebrate Lansing-area fireworks for 2025 Fourth of July Here are some other places to catch fireworks: Eaton Rapids: Downtown will be the place for a 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. July 3 Chalk Fest. At 11 a.m., the annual HPC Credit Union Fourth of July Parade kicks off from the Alpena Fairgrounds. This year’s parade theme is “America’s Birthday Celebration” and the parade features 74 Laketown Township Graafschap Fire Department Pancake BreakfastJuly 4 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. ALPENA COUNTY. Fourth Of July FireworksJuly 3 at 9:30 p.m. BARRY COUNTY. Hastings City Band: A Tribute Fireworks Up North for Fourth of July 2025 June 28, 2025. Catch dozens of fireworks shows around the region this weekend. Here is a brief selection of snaps, crackles, and pops! Manistee: July 3, 10:30pm at First Street Beach as part of the Manistee National Forest Festival. 4th of July in Alpena – 2025 What to do, what to see, where to go? We’ve got you covered for all the holiday event festivities! Thursday, July 3rd Cosmic Shaved Ice FOAM Party – 6 pm to 8 pm at Starlite Beach. Free & fun for all ages! ALPENA — Alpena celebrated the Fourth of July with plenty of exciting events from the parade and fireworks to a sandcastle contest and a 5K run. Festivities began Wednesday night with the annual
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