4th of July Weekend in South Haven!

Peak summer vibes are here! Whether you're a first-time visitor or eagerly returning to experience the festive atmosphere of 4th of July weekend, we have curated a list of incredible events and attractions that will make your 4th of July Weekend unforgettable!

Friday, June 30
Saturday, July 1
Sunday, July 2nd
Monday, July 3rd
Tuesday, July 4th

Friday, June 30

Handel's Water Music on the Water

Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Where: Michigan Maritime Museum Waterfront, 260 Dyckman Avenue

This collaborative concert between the Michigan Maritime Museum and the South Haven Performance Series celebrates the 306th anniversary of the first performance of Handel’s Water Music Suite. Featuring Alice Millar Brass Ensemble.

Saturday, July 1

South Haven Farm Market

Time: 8 am to 2 pm
Where: Huron Street Pavilion, 546 Phoenix Street

Browse craft vendors and peruse fresh produce, enjoy treats, and live music. The South Haven Farm Market is a great way to start your day!

South Haven Art Fair

Time: 10 am to 5 pm
Location: Stanley Johnston Park, 202 Dyckman Avenue

Join us at Stanley Johnston Park to enjoy painting, drawing, sculpture, glass, ceramics, wood, jewelry, fiber art, and more!

Firecracker Furry 5K

Date: July 1
Time: 8 am
Location: Kids Corner Park, 82 Monroe Street

Come break a sweat and support our pets! Al-Van’s Firecracker Furry 5K and 1 Mile Paws on Parade is a fundraiser for the Al-Van Humane Society, a no-kill animal shelter, located in South Haven, Michigan. Click here to register!

Sunday, July 2nd

South Haven Rotary Pancake Breakfast

Time: 7:30 am to 12 pm
Location: Huron Street Pavilion, 539 Huron Street

Gather at the Huron Street Pavilion for a delicious pancake breakfast! The proceeds go towards many community programs.

Lake Arvesta Fireworks & Drone Show

Time: 10 am to 5 pm
Location: Stanley Johnston Park, 202 Dyckman Avenue

While away an afternoon at Lake Arvesta, where visitors can partake in pickleball, disc golf, or while away in afternoon splashing in the aqua park! Enjoy dinner at Fire Water Bar & Grill before the Fireworks & Drone show!

Monday, July 3rd

Light Up the Lake Fireworks

Time: 10:20pm
Fireworks Set off of North Pier

They're back! Find your spot in the sand or anywhere near the coast where you can watch our spectacular fireworks show over Lake Michigan. Tune into 103.7 COSY FM for a soundtrack of coordinated music to play along with the fireworks!

Important information from the City of South Haven regarding Dyckman Bridge road and water traffic:
Fireworks show will take place on Monday, July 3 at dusk. The last bridge opening prior to the firework. Show will be at 9:30pm. Marine patrol units then close the channel to boat traffic until after the show. Fireworks are scheduled to start at approximately 10:20pm and last until 10:42pm. The bridge will remain open (down position) for pedestrian and vehicle traffic for approximately half an hour after completion of the show. At 11:15pm, the bridge will be raised (up position) to allow boat traffic to pass. The bridge will remain in the up position until all boat traffic has passed, approximately one hour, depending on boat traffic. Vehicle and pedestrian traffic will not be able to cross the bridge until boat traffic has cleared.

[Important] Restricted Parking Information for July 3rd
[Post-Fireworks] City of South Haven Traffic Plan for July 3rd

Tuesday, July 4th

4th of July Parade

Time: 11 amParade Route: Download
The parade starts at South Haven High School on Elkenburg Street. It then proceeds west on Elkenburg. It then turns north of Kalamazoo Street. It proceeds to Phoenix Street where the parade then turns east on Phoenix through downtown. It then turns south on Broadway Avenue. It then turns west on Huron Street and then south on Center Street and proceeds back to the high school parking lot.

End your 4th of July celebrations at the parade, a South Haven tradition for over one hundred and fifty years.

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