07/04/2025
🎇 Happy 4th of July from The Chronicle News! 🎇
Whether you’re looking for parades, fireworks, or peaceful, fireworks-free spaces, we’ve got you covered with events happening all over Michigan today and throughout the weekend.
✨ Where to Celebrate the 4th in Michigan:
From Lansing to Jackson, Ann Arbor to Traverse City—today is packed with concerts, cookouts, fireworks shows, parades, and even quiet campground getaways for those seeking a more serene experience.
🎶 Highlights Include:
📍 Lansing – Parade downtown at 11 AM + Fireworks & Concert at Adado Riverfront Park at 8 PM
📍 Jackson – July 3rd Celebration at Cascades Park + July 5th fireworks at Lake Columbia & Pleasant Lake
📍 Alma – Parade at 10 AM & Fireworks at Dusk
📍 Brighton – 4th of July Parade at 10 AM
📍 Traverse City – National Cherry Festival Fireworks at 10:30 PM
📍 South Haven – Light Up the Lake Fireworks (July 3)
📍 Dozens more in Clinton, Eaton, Hillsdale, Kalamazoo, Shiawassee, and Washtenaw Counties!
🌲 Prefer peace over pyrotechnics?
Michigan DNR is offering fireworks-free camping at select state parks like Sleepy Hollow, Hayes, Brighton Rec Area & Lake Hudson—perfect for families, pets, or those with sensory sensitivities.
🐾 Want to give back instead?
Many locals are spending today donating pet food, toys, or time to animal shelters. Contact us if you’d like a list of area rescues doing good work year-round.
📍 For the full list of July 4th events across Michigan, visit our link in bio or email us at: [email protected]
💙 From our Chronicle family to yours:
Wishing you a joyful, safe, and meaningful Independence Day.