The Ultimate Guide To Having The Best Fourth Of July In Grand Rapids

Nothing says summer like a fireworks display, especially for the Fourth of July.

Luckily, there are plenty of opportunities for you to not only celebrate the holiday but see some extravagant fireworks.

Which one of these events will you be at?

East Grand Rapids Fourth of July Event

The City of East Grand Rapids is having its event on the actual Fourth of July.

The 2024 celebration will include a parade (duh!), activities happening at John Collins Park, and a fireworks show over Reeds Lake.

The Fourth of July parade will start at noon beginning at the intersection of Sherman Street and Wealthy Street. It will end at Reed Lakes Boulevard. If you want to see the full parade route, you can check out the map.

From 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM, there will be family fun activities such as inflatables, food trucks, and a water ski show by Grand Rapids Show Skiers.

As for the fireworks show, you can watch them from the high school track practice field or the middle school field.

Grand Rapids 4th of July Events

Presented by Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort, the Grand Rapids Annual 4th of July Fireworks will be starting on July 6th at 10:30 PM at Ah-Nab-Awen Park.

However, before the fireworks, there is more that will happen in celebration of the holiday.

Here is the full lineup.

6:00 PM = National Anthem – Arleigh Geerts
6:10 PM = DJ
8:00 PM = Funkle Jessie
10:30 PM = Fireworks Begin

There are a few rules and regulations that you need to be aware of. You can read them here.

Besides Grand Rapids, there are other Fourth of July celebrations happening across West Michigan.

West Michigan Fourth of July Events

• Caledonia Parade and Fireworks - June 29th at 11 AM
• Dorr July 4th (4 Day) Celebration  - Wednesday, July 3rd- Sunday, July 7th
• Allegan's July 3 Jubilee - July 3rd - Parade at 5:30 PM & Fireworks at 10:15 PM
• South Haven's July 3 & 4 Celebration 
• Kentwood Fourth of July Celebration - July 4th at 7:30 AM
• Grandville's Fourth of July - July 4th at 8:30 PM
• Cascade Township July 4th Parade & Celebration - July 4th at 9:00 AM
• Ada Fourth Of July Celebration - July 4th at 9:45 AM
• Allendale's Fourth of July Celebration - July 4th at 10:00 AM
• Saugatuck Fourth of July Parade & Fireworks - July 4th at 11:00 AM
• Holland Fourth of July Celebration - July 4th at 12:00 PM
• Grand Haven Musical Fountain - July 4th at 10:10 PM
• Muskegon Fourth of July Fireworks - July 4th at 10:20 PM