Best Michigan Fourth of July Fireworks Displays (2025 Edition)
One of my favorite summer traditions in Michigan is catching a great fireworks show on (or near) the Fourth of July. There’s just something magical about sitting on a beach, hearing the waves roll in, and watching the night sky light up in red, white, and blue.
Where to Watch the Sky Light Up This Independence Day
Whether you’re planning a classic July 4th celebration with friends and family or looking for a new spot to explore, there are so many amazing places across the state where you can catch a fireworks display—often right over the water!
This year, I’ve rounded up 31 of the best fireworks shows happening across Michigan. To make things easy, I’ve grouped them by date (starting with July 3), so you can even fit in more than one if you’re feeling festive.
This isn’t a full list of every fireworks show in the state—but it’s packed with tried-and-true favorites and beach-town displays worth the trip. So grab a lawn chair, a cozy blanket, and maybe a cherry slushie or two—here’s where to watch Michigan’s skies sparkle this Fourth of July.
EXPERT TIP: These dates are current as of 6/19/25.
Michigan Fourth of July Fireworks on July 3, 2025
Alpena Fourth of July Fireworks
Alpena Fireworks
When: July 3 at Dusk
Where: Bayview Park
The northern Michigan beach town of Alpena is made for summer fun, with many wide sandy beaches open to the public. Set on the shores of Thunder Bay on Lake Huron, the beaches of Alpena are plentiful; offering many amenities for beach-goers including pavilions, picnic tables, playground and more.
The 2025 Alpena Fireworks display will be held at Bayview Park, a beachfront location with plenty of space for spreading out and watching as the night sky lights up.
Bay City Fireworks
What: Bay City, MI Fireworks Festival
When: July 3 , 4, 5 2025 at 9 p.m.
Where: Veteran’s Memorial Park and Wenonah Park
Choose from THREE evenings of fabulous fireworks as the “City by the Bay” celebrates Independence Day with an amazing display over the river. You can find a spot on either side of the river in Veteran’s Memorial Park or Wenonah Park: both offer spectacular viewing.
Bay Harbor Independence Day Fireworks
What: Bay Harbor Fireworks Display
When: July 3, 2025 from 7 – 10 p.m.
Where: Village of Bay Harbor
Watch a stunning fireworks display over scenic Little Traverse Bay. Celebrate Independence Day with our fabulous fireworks display over Bay Harbor Lake on July 3! Bring blankets and chairs and reserve your spot early in the Village.
Plan some extra time to explore beautiful Petoskey, MI, just down the road from Bay Harbor. You might want to head north along M-119 and take a scenic drive through Michigan’s famous Tunnel of Trees.
New Buffalo MI Fireworks
What: New Buffalo Michigan Fourth of July Fireworks
When: July 3, 2025
Where: City of New Buffalo Beach, 200 Marquette Dr, New Buffalo , MI 49117
The July 4th fireworks will be displayed at the City of New Buffalo beach after sunset, on Thursday, July 3rd.
Frankenmuth Fourth of July Fireworks
What: Frankenmuth Volksläufe Fireworks
When: July 3, 2025 at Dusk
Where: Heritage Park, 601 Weiss St, Frankenmuth, MI
Celebrate America in Michigan’s Little Bavaria! Head to Frankenmuth in mid-Michigan for a one-of-a-kind Fourth of July fireworks celebration. Make sure you plan enough time to enjoy a world-famous chicken dinner at Zenhders or The Bavarian Inn. Not sure which one is right for you? Use our Guide to Frankenmuth Restaurants for more info.
Greenfield Village Fireworks Info
What: Greenfield Village Fireworks
When: July 2-5, 2025
Where: Greenfield Village in Dearborn, MI
Head to Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan for a stunning celebration and “Salute to America.” At dusk, strolling elements will pause and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra will take center stage on the Village Green for a triumphant musical performance in celebration of Independence Day. The evening will end with a stirring “1812” Overture performance, cannon fire and a brilliant fireworks finale.
Leland
What: Leland, MI Fireworks
When: July 3, 2025 at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Hancock Field, Leland, MI 49654
Fireworks in Fishtown? Yes, please. Located in northern Michigan on the Leelanau Peninsula, lovely Leland is the perfect plane to celebrate the Fourth.
Marquette Fireworks July 3 2024
What: Marquette Fireworks Display
When: July 3, 2025 Dusk
Where: Downtown Marquette Harbor, Marquette, MI
A spectacular fireworks display over Marquette Harbor on Lake Superior? Yes, please.
The fireworks are the finishing touch of a two-day Independence Day celebration featuring food vendors, a beer tent, kids game and a boat parade in beautiful Marquette.
South Haven Light Up the Lake Fireworks
What: South Haven Light Up The Lake
When: July 3, 2025 at Dusk
Where: North Pier over Lake Michigan
They’re finally back: the amazing South Haven Fourth of July fireworks display. Head to a South Haven beach to watch the sky light up over Lake Michigan in celebration of the July 4 holiday!
Torch Lake Fourth of July Fireworks
What: Torch Lake Fireworks
When: July 3, 2025
Where: South End of Torch Lake at Dusk
Located approximately 30 minutes east of Traverse City, the Torch Lake Fireworks display is scheduled for July 3 and will be held at the south end of Torch Lake at dusk.
St. Joseph MI Salute to America Fireworks
What: St. Joseph Fireworks Salute to America
When: July 3, 2025 at Dusk
Where: Shadowland Pavilion, Silver Beach County Park, St Joseph, Michigan 49085
Silver Beach is one of the top beaches in Michigan, and what better place to watch the fireworks than from this beautiful spot on Lake Michigan? Be sure and plan some extra time to explore St. Joseph, one of the top travel spots in Michigan. The St. Joe’s beaches are legendary, so make it a point to find your way to at least one of them.
Michigan Fireworks Displays on July 4
Beulah Fireworks
What: Beulah Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks
Date: July 4, 2025 at Dusk
Where: Downtown Beulah and Crystal Lake
Picturesque Crystal Lake in northern Michigan, not far from the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, is where you’ll find this fireworks display. Beluah is a quiet town, but don’t let it fool you: you’ll find a perfect spot for a Fourth of July getaway, both here and nearby Frankfort, MI.
Boyne’s “Best Fourth in the North” Celebration
What: Boyne Fourth of July Fireworks
When: July 4, 2025 at 10:30 p.m.
Where: Boyne City, MI
It’s been recognized nationally as one of the best Fourth of July celebrations in nation: two full days of parades, contests, old-fashioned games and activities and just about everything else you need to celebrate Independence Day in style. The fabulous fireworks display is held over Lake Charlevoix at dusk.
Charlevoix – Ellsworth – St Clair Fourth of July Fireworks
What: Charlevoix Fireworks – Ellsworth – St. Clair Fireworks
When: July 4, 2025 at 10:30
Where: Ellsworth, MI
It’s not called “Charlevoix the Beautiful” for nothing: this upscale Michigan beach town on the shores of Lake Michigan comes alive in the summertime, and the July 4 fireworks celebration in nearby Ellsworth just adds to the fun. The Ellsworth – St. Clair Lake Fireworks are scheduled for July 3 at dusk. Set on the backdrop of Ellsworth Lake and Saint Clair Lake – also known as the Chain O’ Lakes – the fireworks celebration will include the singing of the National Anthem.
Copper Harbor’s July 4 Fireworks Show
What: Copper Harbor Fireworks Display
When: July 4, 2025 at Dusk
Where: On the waterfront in Copper Harbor, Michigan 49918
Head to the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula in Michigan’s western Upper Peninsula this Fourth of July to play games, have good food at the cookout in Township Park put on by the Copper Harbor Volunteer Fire Department.
Grand Marais July 4th Fireworks
What: Grand Marais Burt Township Fireworks
When: July 4, 2025 at Dusk
Where: Over the Harbor In Grand Marais, Michigan 49839
Indian River 4th of July Fireworks
What: Indian River Fireworks
When: July 4, 2025 at Dusk
Where: DeVoe Beach near Burt Lake State Park
Directly south of Mackinaw City is the little town of Indian River, home of the 40-mile long Inland Waterway, Michigan’s longest chain of rivers and lake.
A year-round playground for boaters, golfers and water lovers of all ages, the natural beauty of Indian River draws vacationers from around the country to its shores. One of the area’s natural gems is beautiful Burt Lake, a large sandy bottom inland lake.
Jackson Fourth of July Fireworks at the Cascades
What: Jackson, MI
When: July 4 at Dusk
Where: Cascade Falls Park, 1401 S. Brown Street, Jackson, Michigan 49203
Head to the beautiful Cascades Park in Jackson to watch a patriotic display of fireworks light up the sky.
Lexington Fireworks Information
What: Lexington, MI Fireworks
When: July 4, 2025 at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Lexington Harbor
The sandy shores of Lake Huron in Lexington, MI – a charming Michigan beach town in Michigan’s “Thumb” region, is a great place to watch the fireworks over the water. Just a short drive from the Detroit-area, Lexington, MI is a convenient location to see a patriotic display of color over Lake Huron. Lexington, MI’s Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks is scheduled for July 4. Fireworks begin at around 9:30 p.m. by the harbor in Downtown Lexington.
Ludington July 4 Fireworks Information
What: Ludington Freedom Festival Fireworks
When: July 4 at Dusk
Where: Fireworks over Lake Michigan (viewable from any area beach)
Lovely Ludington is the site of a fabulous Fourth of July celebration. If you’re going, plan to find your spot along Ludington Avenue by 1 p.m. to watch the floats, local bands and the Scottville Clown Parade! The Freedom Festival Parade and Fireworks includes a one-mile dash along the parade route prior to the parade.
Mackinaw City Fireworks Fourth Of July
What: Mackinaw City Fireworks
When: July 4, 2025 at Dusk
Where: Downtown Mackinaw City Harbor
The bustling Michigan beach town of Mackinaw City is set along the shores where Lakes Michigan and Lake Huron meet, and it’s a spectacular setting to watch a Michigan Fourth of July fireworks display.
Billed as the largest fireworks display in Northern Michigan, the Mackinaw City Independence Day celebration kicks off at dusk with a performance of the Straits Area Concert Band at Conkling Heritage Park.
Mackinac Island Fireworks Fourth Of July
What: Mackinac Island Fireworks
When: July 4, 20245 at 10 p.m.
Where: Downtown Mackinac Island
Fabulous Mackinac Island is the “Summer Capital of the World,” and this beautiful island at the tip of Michigan’s lower peninsula never disappoints. Celebrate Independence Day in a big way with TWO sparkling fireworks displays going off simultaneously!
One of the firework barges is located across from the Mackinac State Harbor and can be seen from Mission Point to Windermere Point, including Mackinac Island. The second barge is located on the west side of the island looking out toward the Mackinac Bridge and can be viewed from the boardwalk and Grand Hotel. Visitors are encouraged to make their way to the expansive boardwalk and Windermere Point on the west side of the island to view one of the island’s most notable celebrations each summer.
Port Austin July 4 Fireworks Display
What: Port Austin Fireworks
When: July 4, 2025 from 9:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Where: Port Austin Breakwall
The quaint, little harbor town of Port Austin, located near Caseville at the tip of Michigan’s “Thumb” region will host its annual firework display again on July 4, 2024. With Lake Huron’s clear, blue Saginaw Bay as a backdrop, the show is sure to be quite stunning. The festivities begin with a holiday parade in downtown Port Austin: watch for floats, a marching band and a lot of Independence Day spirit.
St. Ignace Independence Day Fireworks
What: St. Ignace Fireworks
When: July 4, 2025 at Dusk
Where: St. Ignace, MI
On the northern side of the Mackinac Bridge is charming St. Ignace, with beautiful Lake Huron views and Mackinac Island a backdrop. Fireworks over the Lake begin in downtown St. Ignace at dusk.
Tawas July 4th Fireworks
What: Tawas Fireworks Display
When: July 4, 2025 at 10:20 p.m.
Where: 402 E Lake Street, Tawas, MI
The resort towns of Tawas City and East Tawas, located on Lake Huron’s sparkling blue Tawas Bay, provide a beautiful setting for the Fourth of July fireworks in Michigan, this year scheduled for July 4. The absolutely incredible fireworks display promise to be incredible, as the fireworks are scheduled to be set off from a barge in the center of Tawas Bay. Find a spot along the waterfront parks along the Lake Huron shoreline or along the state dock at the East Tawas State Harbor and watch the colorful show.
Traverse City July 4 Fireworks
What: Traverse City National Cherry Festival Great Lakes Fireworks
When: July 4, 2025 at 10:30pm
Where: West Grand Traverse Bay, E Front Street, Traverse City, Michigan 49684
Gorgeous West Bay is the setting for this amazing fireworks display during the National Cherry Festival.
Big Show Over the Little Lake Fireworks in Walloon Lake
What: Walloon Lake Fireworks Display
When: Monday, July 4, 2025 at 10:30 p.m.
Where: Village Green Park, 4454 M-75, Walloon Lake, MI 49796
It’s called the “Big Show over the Little Village” in picturesque Walloon Lake, just south of Petoskey, MI, and it’s a great spot to celebrate Independence Day.
Michigan Fourth of July Fireworks on July 5
AuGres Fireworks
What: Au Gres Fireworks
When: July 5, 2025 ; 8 p.m.
Where: Point Augres Marina & Campground
2325 S Green Dr, Au Gres, Michigan, United States
Snuggled along the shores of Lake Huron just south of Tawas in Arenac County, the cute little town of Au Gres is a perfect spot to view fireworks in Michigan. The Arenac Fireworks Festival is scheduled for July 5. Fireworks begin at dusk on the corner of Court St & South St near the Au Gres Water Tower. Click here to read more about the beautiful Lake Huron beaches in the Tawas area.
Caseville Fireworks
What: Caseville Fireworks Display
When: July 5, 2025 At Dusk
Where: Caseville Harbor Breakwall
In true Michigan beach town style, the summer resort town of Caseville will hold a fireworks show over the water on July 5. Scheduled for July 5 at dusk, the Caseville Spectacular Fireworks Display & Entertainment at the Beach will be on Wooded Island, with parking is on Main Street, Independent Bank parking lot, Wooded Island Sports Grill parking lot, and the Caseville Harbor.
Port Sanilac Fireworks
What: Port Sanilac Independence Day Fireworks
Date: July 5, 2025 at Dusk
Where: Harbor Park, 7376 Main Street, Port Sanilac, Michigan 48469
Quaint Port Sanilac is a great place to watch the Fourth of July Fireworks over Lake Huron. This quiet little town on Michigan’s Thumb Coast is big on charm. Get there early and wander the little town and marina for some extra fun.
Final Thoughts on Michigan’s Best Fourth of July Fireworks
No matter where you’re spending the holiday this year, there’s nothing quite like watching fireworks light up a Michigan summer night. From beachside booms to small-town displays, each of these celebrations brings its own charm—and plenty of patriotic sparkle.
I hope this list helps you plan a fun and memorable Fourth of July! And if you catch a great show that’s not on the list, I’d love to hear about it—drop me a note or tag @MyMichiganBeach on social.
Happy Independence Day, Michigan-style!✨