Eastern U.P. | Central U.P. | Western U.P
Are you planning a trip to the Upper Peninsula over the Fourth of July holiday? Wherever you stay between June 24 and July 9, there are celebrations near you from Drummond Island to Bessemer. Wave your USA flags at parades, play games, picnic on the beach at one of our three Great Lakes, listen to live music, then ooh and ahh as dazzling fireworks light up the night sky. Hope you will join us at any of these locations.
Eastern U.P. 4th of July fireworks and celebrations
Curtis | 4th of July Celebration | July 1-2 | Two day Celebration including parade and fireworks at dusk
Les Cheneaux Area | Les Cheneaux 4th of July Celebration | July 1-4 | 5K Run Walk, Live Music, Craft Show, Parade, Fireworks and more
Naubinway | Top of the Lake 4th | July 3-4 | Parades, carnival, 6K walk & run/12K run & fireworks
Drummond Island | 4th of July Parade | July 4 | Parade, games, and concessions
Paradise | Celebrate the 4th! | July 4 | Parade and fireworks
Mackinac Island | 4th of July on Mackinac Island | July 4 | Annual W.T. Rabe Stone Skipping Tournament, games, plus two fireworks displays after dusk
St. Ignace | 4th of July Community Picnic & Fireworks Over the Bay | July 4 | Parade, games, food, fireworks
Sault Ste. Marie | 4th of July Parade & Fireworks | July 4 | Parade through downtown followed by fireworks over the St. Marys River
Central U.P. 4th of July celebrations and fireworks
Negaunee | Irontown Pioneer Days | June 30-July 8 | Several events; fireworks at dusk on July 8
Channing | 4th of July Celebration | July 1 | Parade, bouncy house, live music and fireworks
Escanaba | 4th of July Celebration | July 1 | Food vendors, music and fireworks at dusk; fireworks
Ishpeming | 4th of July Celebration | July 1 | Parade, community picnic and fireworks
Manistique | 4th of July Parade | Folkfest | July 1 parade, July 7 & 8 Events, food vendors, and fireworks
Trenary | 4th of July Celebration | July 1 | Parade, races and games 1 p.m., downtown
Marquette | International Food Fest and 4th of July Celebration | July 2-4 | Food vendors and live music, fireworks at dusk
Grand Marais | 4th of July Celebration | July 3 & 4 | Parade, firemen's challenge, kids' games, street dance, and fabulous fireworks at dusk
Gwinn | 4th of July Celebration | July 3 & 4 | Street dance, food and games, parade and fireworks
Gladstone | 4th of July Celebration | July 4 | Parade, Firecracker Run, games, food and fireworks
Iron Mountain/Kingsford | 4th of July Parade & Fireworks | July 4
Munising | 4th of July Celebration | July 4 | Parade, fireworks and family activities
Norway | 4th of July Celebration | July 4 | Kids’ and main parades, music and fireworks
Western U.P. 4th of July celebrations, parades and fireworks
Bessemer | Bessemer Blast/4th of July | June 24-July 4 | Games, hometown run with tot trot, craft fair, outdoor card tournaments, karaoke, street bowling, parade, sidewalk chalk drawing contest, lumberjack shows and “Thunder on the Mountain” fireworks
Bruce Crossing | 4th of July Parade/Fireworks | July 1 | 2 p.m. parade; dusk, fireworks
Tapiola | 4th of July Parade | July 1 | 10:30 a.m. Parade and kids’ games following
Wakefield | 4th of July Celebration | July 1 | 1 p.m. Parade
Baraga | Baraga County Lumberjack Days/4th of July | July 3 & 4 | 5K Walk/Run, street dance, pancake breakfast, parade, kids’ games, fireworks on July 4
Lake Linden | 4th of July Celebration | July 3 & 4 | Music, fireworks, parade and games
Ahmeek | Ahmeek Village 4th of July Celebration | July 4 | Kids’ parade, games, music, food and beverages and music
Alpha | Alpha MI 4th of July | July 4 | Farm and craft market, parade, food, music and fireworks
Copper Harbor | Copper Harbor 4th of July Celebration | July 4 | Parade, kids games in the park, and fireworks
Dollar Bay | 4th of July Celebration | July 4 | Parade and family games
Gay | 4th of July Celebration | July 4 | Parade and annual bazaar and sale
Hubbell | 4th of July Celebration | July 4 | Parade, food, sports program and kids games
Mohawk-Fulton | 4th of July Celebration | July 4 | Food, fun, and free games for kids in the park
South Range | 4th of July Celebration | July 4 | Flea market, cornhole/horseshoe tournaments, children’s races, museum and brewery tours, food, music and fireworks at dusk
Book NOW for your 4th of July holiday stay in the U.P.
With many of us having a long holiday weekend, this is the perfect time to come to the U.P. for an extended stay. To get the lodgings and amenities you want, book your stay now. Then, use our U.P. trip planner to fill your days with family fun, relaxation and thrilling adventures. Need some ideas? Check out these itineraries and blogs:
Free things to do while vacationing in the U.P.
Happy 4th!
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