Be a part of Michigan's longest-running 4th of July parade in its 96th year! All area businesses, groups, talent, and organizations are welcome to join by signing up, and the event is free to attend to the general public! Milford: July 4 – 4 th of July Parade Sylvan Lake: July 3 – Annual Fireworks Display Ypsilanti: July 5-6 – Otaku Detroit Summer Bash Sunset Drive Edition Ypsilanti: July 25-26 -Michigan The Ypsilanti Fourth of July Parade is Michigan’s oldest parade celebrating their 96th year. The parade starts at 11a from the Ypsilanti Water Tower and heads to Depot Town. The 94th Annual Fourth of July Parade will start at the corner of Oakwood and Cross Street at 11 AM. Ypsilanti, MI 48197. Phone: 734-483-1100. Hours: Monday Facebook Enjoy a family-friendly event that is Michigan's longest-running Fourth of July Parade, celebrating its 96th year. This annual parade features marching bands, clowns, a group of Rosie the Riveter reenactors, and representatives from various local businesses and groups. The parade begins at W. Cross and Oakwood and goes down Cross, ending at Rice St. in Depot Town. 🇺🇸 July 4 at 11:00am-12:00pm – Ypsilanti Fourth of July Parade at Depot Town 🇺🇸 July 4 at 1:45pm-3:00pm – 4th of July Banana Split Eating Contest at Dee’s Place 🇺🇸 July 4 at 5:00pm-10:00pm – Salute to America at Greenfield Village 🇺🇸 July 4 at 5:30pm-11:00pm – Dexter Fireworks at Social Vines Vineyard The events continue on July 4, with a community picnic at Riverside Park following the city’s annual 4th of July parade. Live music, free refreshments and other family-friendly activities will The parade runs Friday, July 4, starting at 10 a.m. at Whitmore Lake Elementary School, 1077 Barker Rd. The parade route runs down Main Street, ending at the Northfield Township building, 8350 Ypsilanti claims to put on the longest-running Fourth of July parade in Michigan. While the former chair posted on Facebook that she would be stepping down and that the parade was The American Legion – Post 282 and Parade Ypsi is happy to announce the 95th Annual Ypsilanti 4th of July Parade, presented by Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority (YDDA), and Hinton Realty. The parade begins at 11:00 AM on July 4th. The parade route starts at the corner of Oakwood A handheld United States flag blows in the wind. On July 4, 2025, community members and Eastern Michigan University students can join the Ypsilanti 4th of July Parade at Oakwood & Cross Street at 11 a.m. Ypsilanti’s annual 4th of July Parade makes its return to the city on July 4. Presented by The American Legion - Post 82, the event is located at Riverside Park and runs from 11-3 p.m. The parade will feature over 60 participants this year including marching bands, veterans, live music performances, Ypsilanti high schools and businesses. Ypsilanti's Fourth of July parade marches on 02:03. The Fourth of July parade in Ypsilanti, Michigan, almost came to an end this year after organizational changes put its future in question.. The Parade begins at 11am! Cross Street will be closed on Thursday, July 4th, 2024, starting at 9 am through approximately 2 pm. The street's closure will affect the Cross Street/Oakwood intersection and the Washtenaw/Cross intersection. There will be no parking on Cross Street from Oakwood to River Street from 8am to 2pm on 7/4/2024. YPSILANTI, MI – Ypsilanti’s annual Fourth of July Parade is still on – and organizers are calling for community members to volunteer. Despite rumors of its cancellation, the American Legion Location: North side of Cross St (us the Water Tower as a guide) Celebrate the 95th Annual Ypsilanti 4th of July Parade with the YDL Bookmobile! On Thursday, July 4, bring your bike, wagon, or your walking shoes to help showcase the Bookmobile along the parade route. We'll meet on the north side of Cross St (use the Water Tower as a guide). Ypsilanti's Fourth of July parade, a longstanding tradition in the Michigan city, will continue as planned despite earlier concerns over its potential cancellation. 4th of July Parade Friday, July 4, 2025 For 95 years and counting, American Legion Post 282 has been hosting Ypsilanti’s 4 th of July Parade! Stepping off promptly at 11AM on the 4th, the parade will follow its usual route along East Cross Street from Oakwood to Rice Street. Don’t miss it!
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