Find 4th of July Celebrations Near You in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Eastern U.P. | Central U.P. | Western U.P

Are you planning a trip to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula for the Fourth of July holiday? Wherever you stay, you’ll find celebrations nearby, from Drummond Island to Bessemer. Wave your American flags at parades, play games, picnic on the beaches of Lake Superior, Lake Michigan or Lake Huron, enjoy live music and marvel as dazzling fireworks light up the night sky. We hope you’ll join us at one of these festive locations!

Eastern U.P. 4th of July fireworks and celebrations

Curtis | 4th of July Celebration | July 5 & 6 | Bands, music, vendors, parade and fireworks 

DeTour Village | 4th of July Celebration | July 1-4 | Ice cream social, live music, parade, games, fireworks and more

Drummond Island | 4th of July Celebration | July 4 | The themed parade showcases Dr. Seuss’s Library, plus enjoy games and concessions

Les Cheneaux Area | 4th of July Celebration | June 28-July 5 | Red, White & Blue 5K Walk/Run, whitefish dinner, fireworks over Cedarville Bay at dusk, pancake breakfast, craft show and a boat poker run

Mackinac Island | Fort Mackinac — A Star-Spangled 4th of July | July 4 | Annual Stone Skipping Tournament, games and fireworks display after dusk 

Naubinway | Top of the Lake 4th | July 3-4 | Kiddie parade, games, Black Bear Run, carnival, parade, Thunder Over the Bay fireworks show

Newberry | 4th of July Parade | July 4 | Fireworks, Party in the Park, music, parade

Paradise | Celebrate the 4th! | July 4 | Parade and fireworks 

Sault Ste. Marie | 4th of July Parade & Fireworks | July 4 | Parade through downtown followed by fireworks over the St. Marys River 

St. Ignace | 4th of July Fireworks Over the Bay | July 4 | Food and fireworks

Central U.P. 4th of July celebrations and fireworks 

Big Bay | 4th of July Parade | July 4 | Parade starting at Bay Cliff Health Camp

Channing | Independence Celebration | July 5 | Parade, picnic, numerous events, and fireworks

Escanaba | 4th of July Celebration | July 5 | Food vendors, music, car show and fireworks

Gladstone | 4th of July Celebration | July 4 | Parade, Firecracker Run, games, food and fireworks 

Grand Marais | 4th of July Celebration | July 4 | Parade, fireworks, food and fun

Gwinn | 4th of July Celebration | July 4 | Parade and fireworks 

Hermansville | 4th of July Celebration | July 5 | Parade, classic car show, mud runs and fireworks

Iron Mountain/Kingsford | 4th of July Celebration | July 4 | Parade and fireworks

Ishpeming | 4th of July Celebration | July 5 | Parade, fireworks, and more 

Manistique | 4th of July Celebration | July 5 | Parade, fireworks, and more 

Marquette | Freedom Fest (Food Fest), 4th of July Celebration, Laser Show | July 3-4 | Food vendors and live music, parade, laser light show and fireworks

Menominee | 4th of July Celebration | July 4 | Parade, kids' games, live music, fireworks

Michigamme | 4th of July Celebration | July 3-4 | Fireworks, parade, concessions and kids' activities 

Munising | 4th of July Celebration | July 4 | Parade, fireworks and family activities 

Negaunee | Irontown Pioneer Days | July 5-July 12 | Numerous events including a pageant, fun run and music 

Norway | 4th of July Celebration | July 4 | Kids’ and main parades, music and fireworks

Trenary | 4th of July Celebration | July 4 | Parade, food, games, live music, fireworks, and more

Western U.P. 4th of July celebrations, parades and fireworks 

Ahmeek | 4th of July Celebration | July 4 | Kids’ parade, games, food and beverages and live music 

Alpha | 4th of July Celebration | July 4 | Farm and craft market, parade, food, music and fireworks 

Amasa | 4th of July Celebration | July 4 | Flag raising, music, games, food and fireworks

Baraga | Baraga County Lumberjack Days/4th of July  | July 3-4 |  Family fun and fireworks

Bessemer | Bessemer Blast/4th of July  | June 26-July 4 | Geocache dash, poker run, chalk drawing, beard contest, music, dancing and “Thunder on the Mountain” fireworks

Bruce Crossing | Independence Day Celebration | July 5 | Parade, games, petting zoo, dunk tank, outhouse races, fireworks and more

Copper Harbor | Copper Harbor 4th of July Celebration | July 4 | Parade,  kids’ games in the park and drone show at dusk

Dollar Bay | Dollar Bay 4th of July Celebration | July 3-4 | Family fun night, horse and wagon rides, street dance, 4th of July parade, kids' games, and more

Elm River Township (Twin Lakes) | 4th of July Celebration | July 3-4 | Twin Lakes boat parade and Independence Day parade

Gay | 4th of July Celebration | Parade, Annual Community Bazaar

Greenland | 4th of July Celebration | July 5 | Parade, music, food and fireworks

Hubbell | 4th of July Celebration | Parade,food and 50/50 Raffle

Iron River | 4th of July Celebration | July 4 | Parade and fireworks

Lake Gogebic | 4th of July Celebration | July 5 | Fireworks and live music

Lake Linden | 4th of July Celebration | July 3-5 | Fireworks, live music, parade, street dance, and more

Ontonagon | 4th of July Celebration | July 4 | Parade 

Ramsay/Bessemer Township | 4th of July Fireworks  | July 2 | Fireworks

South Range | 4th of July Celebration | July 4 | Family fun and fireworks

Tapiola | 4th of July Parade | July 4 | Parade

Wakefield | 4th of July Celebration | July 3-4 | Parade, picnic, music and fireworks

Book NOW for your 4th of July holiday stay in the U.P. 

With so many festive events across the U.P., this is the perfect time to plan an extended holiday stay. Take advantage of the long Fourth of July weekend to explore the region’s charming towns, scenic beaches and starry night skies. Lodgings fill quickly during this popular time, so book your accommodations now. Then use our handy U.P. Trip Planner to map out your days with family fun, outdoor adventure, local food and heartwarming holiday celebrations.