Red, White & Boyne: Your 4th of July HQ
Nothing beats a Fourth of July Up North! From Traverse City to Harbor Springs, Michigan's northern towns throw unforgettable Independence Day celebrations with lake views, hometown parades, and that special northern Michigan hospitality.
An Up North Fourth
The Fourth of July hits different Up North. Our communities deliver Independence Day celebrations like nowhere else. From fireworks reflecting off lake waters, main street parades, and community events, where that famous Up North friendliness shines brightest.
Mountain Escape Mode
Ditch the daily grind and dive into Boyne Mountain bliss. Hit the trails by foot or bike, zipline through the canopy, perfect your swing on championship golf courses, and take in views from SkyBridge Michigan.
Explore Northern Michigan
Boyne Mountain is your perfect home base for discovering hidden gem shops, restaurants, and Instagram-worthy views everyone is talking about. Your northern Michigan adventure starts here.
Fourth of July Weekend Schedule
- 9-10am: Yoga In Bloom | Lavendar Hill Farm
- 10am-5pm: 51st Annual Waterside Art & Craft Fair | Veteran's Memorial Park, Boyne City
- 10am-6pm: Bounce Houses, Rock Wall & Water Slides | Veteran's Memorial Park, Boyne City
- 11am: Weiner Dog Races | Jean Jardine Park, Harbor Springs
- Noon-1pm: Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park - Chris Koury | Pennsylvania Park Gazebo, Petoskey
- 5-8pm: America 250 Hometown Block Party | Pennsylvania Park, Petoskey | Event Details
- 6-9pm: Stroll the Streets | Downtown Boyne City
- 6:30-8:30pm: Live Music by Underleaf Duo | Marina Park, Harbor Springs
- 7:30pm: Kanin Wren's "a little country, a lotta pop" Summer Tour | Bay Harbor Village | Details & Tickets
- 10pm: Fireworks Over Bay Harbor | Bay Harbor Village
- All Day: National Cherry Festival | Traverse City | See Events
- 7am-Noon: Sarah Hardy Downtown Farmer's Market | Traverse City
- 7-10am: Independence Day Breakfast | FOE Eagles Hall, Boyne City
- 7:30am: Independence Day Run | Peninsula Park, Boyne City | Online Registration
- 8-10am: Boyne City Farmer’s Market | Veteran’s Park, Boyne City
- 8am: Paul Revere 5K & 10 Mile Run | Downtown Harbor Springs | Online Registration
- 9am: Bayside Beach Volleyball Tournament | Traverse City
- 9am-5pm: Bounce Houses, Rock Wall, & Water Slides | Veteran’s Park, Boyne City
- 9am-Noon: Boyne Valley Garden Club Pie Sale | Veteran’s Park Pavilion, Boyne City
- 9am-1pm: Harbor Springs Farmer’s Market | Downtown Harbor Springs
- 9am-1pm: Old Town Emmet Farm Market | Friendship Center of Emmet County
- 9am-4pm: 50th Annual 4th of July Art Show | Zorn Park, Harbor Springs
- 10-11am: National Cherry Festival Opening Ceremonies | Open Space Park, Traverse City
- 10am: Grand Parade feat. Grand Marshal, KAILA KUHN! | Downtown Boyne City
- 10am-5pm: 51st Annual Waterside Art & Craft Fair | Veteran's Memorial Park, Boyne City
- 11am-1pm: Boyne City Rotary “World Famous Chicken BBQ” | Veteran’s Memorial Park, Boyne City
- 1-4pm: National Cherry Festival Air Show | West Grand Traverse Bay, Traverse City
- Noon-4pm: Patriotic Painting in the Park: Paint a Giant Interactive Mural with Dan Duncan of Duncan Studios | Sunset Park, Boyne City
- 1pm: 4th of July Parade | Downtown Harbor Springs
- 2pm: Boyne Area Chamber’s 38th Annual Duck Race | Boyne River
- 2:30-3pm: Jerry Froats' Commemorative Raft Race | Boyne River
- 3-5pm: Live Music by Strings Attached | Veteran’s Memorial Park, Boyne City
- 5-7pm: Live Music by Sandy & The Bandits | Veteran’s Memorial Park, Boyne City
- 6pm: Fourth of July Parade | Downtown Petoskey
- 6-9pm: Tommy Tropic Juggling & Comedy Show | Sunset Park, Boyne City
- 7pm: Street Concert with Petoskey Steel Drum Band | Lake Street, Petoskey
- 7:30-9:30pm: Pre-Fireworks Concert feat. Jelly Roll Blues Band | Downtown Harbor Springs
- 7:30-10pm: Live Music with Knee Deep | Petoskey Waterfront
- 10:30pm: Fireworks Show | Downtown Harbor Springs
- 10:30pm: Grand Fireworks Over Lake Charlevoix | Downtown Boyne City
- 11pm: $2 Movie | Lyric Theatre, Harbor Springs
- All Day: National Cherry Festival | Traverse City | See Events
- 9am: Bayside Beach Volleyball Tournament | Traverse City
- Noon-1pm: Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park | Pennsylvania Park Gazebo, Petoskey
- 1-4pm: National Cherry Festival Air Show | West Grand Traverse Bay, Traverse City
- 4-6pm: Sunday Music in the Park – Sunshine String Band | Marina Park, Harbor Springs
- 6pm: Bow Wow & Soulja Boy Live at National Cherry Festival | Pepsi Bayside Music Stage, Traverse City | Buy Tickets
- 8-9:30pm: Bay View Vesper Concert | Bay View Association Auditorium
Stay Here, Explore Everywhere
Wake up on the mountain, then hit the local scene. Easy access to Boyne City's waterfront festivities, Downtown Petoskey's historic charm, and all the lakeside fun you can handle from here and beyond.
Your Local Guide
We'd love to keep you on the mountain forever, but northern Michigan has some things worth leaving for. The Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau has the full rundown on dining, events, and things to do across Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Boyne City, and the rest of the region.
The Grand Parade
Boyne Mountain is BACK as an official Fourth of July fireworks sponsor, bringing the thunder to Boyne City's biggest celebration of the year! Because when it comes to lighting up the night sky with pure American awesomeness, we don't mess around.
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