Corrected roundup of Independence Day fireworks, parades, other events
Lake Shore Apartments Festival/Fireworks
Lake Shore Apartments will once again hold its “Family Fun Event” July 1-4 from 2 to 11 p.m. Fireworks at 10:15 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The event will also include a live shark encounter, amusement rides, a petting zoo, classic car show, entertainment and much more. Event preview starts tonight with carnival rides 5 p.m.-midnight. Parking recommended on Bridge Road. Cost is $5 per car. Walk-ins, $2 admission. Lakeshore Apartments is at 2500 Lakeshore Blvd., Ypsilanti Township. For more information, see the event website.
Whitmore Lake celebration with fireworks
Whitmore Lake comes alive for Independence Day with a three-day festival, July 2-4. Hours are Saturday, July 2, 8 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday, July 3, 10-11:30 p.m.; and Monday, July 4, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday features fun runs, a water-ski show at 4 p.m., and fireworks over the lake at dusk (rain date: Sunday). Sunday features a parade of lighted boats at 10 p.m. Monday features historic document readings, a chicken barbecue, parade at noon, and a water-ski show at 3 p.m.
Metroparks fireworks/band
Hudson Mills Metropark will host fireworks and live music on Sunday. Big Pinky and the Joint Effort Band” will perform at the Activity Center from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. with a break for fireworks at 10 p.m. Plan to arrive at least two hours early for the fireworks, due to crowd conditions. The gate will be closed at 9 p.m. A daily or annual vehicle entry permit ($5/$25) is required to enter the park. Hudson Mills is at 8801 North Territorial Road. For more information, see the Hudson Mills website.
Manchester fireworks
The Manchester fireworks will take palce on Sunday at dusk in Carr Park, 600 W. Main St., Manchester. Donations appreciated.
Ann Arbor parade
The Ann Arbor Jaycees' 21st annual Ann Arbor Fourth of July Parade will be at 10 a.m. Monday. The parade begins on State, then heads down Liberty, Main, and William Streets in downtown Ann Arbor. There will be a Patriotic Bike Decoration Contest for kids age 12 and under who want to ride in the parade. Grand marshal: University of Michigan Survival Flight. For more information, see the Ann Arbor Jaycees' website.
Ypsilanti parade
The 82nd Annual Ypsilanti Independence Parade, sponsored by American Legion Post 282 & Ypsilanti Jaycees, will be at 11 a.m. Monday. This year the parade will be held on MIchigan Avenue, starting at the police station and heading east to River Street, according to parade chairman Ray Williams. The grand marshal is Korean War veteran Al Ford.
Comments
Char Luttrell
Sat, Jun 30, 2012 : 9:46 p.m.
Sunday is July 1, Monday is July 2, Tuesday is July 3 and Wednesday is July 4. Please clarify which days the Whitmore Lake events are taking place. Are the parades in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti on Monday or Wednesday? Please check the days and dates and publish a correct schedule for us so we can make plans. Thanks.
Cindy Heflin
Sat, Jun 30, 2012 : 11:10 p.m.
Char: This is a list of 2011 July 4th events. You can see this year's list of events here: http://www.annarbor.com/entertainment/fourth-of-july-events-in-the-ann-arbor-area-for-2012/
obviouscomment
Mon, Jul 4, 2011 : 1:36 p.m.
Why doesn't Ann Arbor do fireworks???
Marshall Applewhite
Mon, Jul 4, 2011 : 9:38 p.m.
Because fireworks would be seen as too "celebratory" toward the United States of America. It would upset many residents' hypocritical sensibilities.
Milton Shift
Mon, Jul 4, 2011 : 7:28 a.m.
Anyone have advice on the best fireworks display to attend?
Joanna Hardesty
Sun, Jul 3, 2011 : 5:11 p.m.
Lake Shore Lakeshore Apartments Fireworks Celebration Unfortunately, last night's fireworks show (Saturday) had to be cancelled due to the severe weather that hit near showtime. The GOOD NEWS is that you'll get twice as much tonight. Don't miss the show!!! 10:15 pm The Lake Shore Apartments 7 minutes ago ยท LikeUnlike.