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Where to Celebrate July 4th: Allendale, Hudsonville, Zeeland & Beyond

By Toni Garcia, Publisher and Editor June 17, 2019

Are you looking for ways to celebrate July 4th in Allendale, Hudsonville, Zeeland and surrounding areas in Michigan? 

We have all your Independence Day fun in our area — fireworks, parades, community picnics, and more — rounded up right here for you!

Here are 5 ways you can find your family fun in Allendale, Hudsonville, Zeeland and surrounding areas in Michigan on July 4th and celebrate Independence Day:


Allendale Fourth of July Celebration

July 4, 10am Parade, 10pm Fireworks

GVSU Allendale Campus, Allendale, MI and Allendale Township Park, Allendale, MI

Details: The parade starts at 10am sharp and winds through the gorgeous GVSU Allendale campus. Expect to see friendly hometown faces from area businesses, organizations and friends making their through the route. After the parade, head over to Allendale Township Park for a chicken BBQ fundraiser, auto show, crazy and vendor fair, bounce houses, concession stands, museum tours and more! 

For more information: See here


Grandville Fourth of July Parade and Celebration

Saturday, June 29 - Thursday, July 4

City of Grandville - see list of all July 4th events here

Details: Parade starts at 11am off of Wilson Ave. Fireworks are July 4th at 10:00pm

For more information and full event schedule here


Kentwood 4th of July Celebration

July 4, 7am - 10pm

Kentwood City Hall, Kentwood, MI

Details: In addition to other fun activities, be sure to get a prime spot along the parade route and show your Kentwood pride! The parade starts at 9:30am at Crestwood Middle School, travels South on Walma to Breton, turns West on 52nd, and ends at Challenger Elementary parking lot on 52nd. Fireworks at dusk. 

For more information go here


Berlin Raceway Independence Day Fireworks

Dusk, July 6, Cost is $12 for Adults

Berlin Raceway, Marne, MI

Details: Enjoy a night at the races and a great fireworks show!

For more information go here


Grand Rapids Amway Fireworks Show

July 6, 10:30pm

Ah-Nab-Awen Park, Grand Rapids, MI

Details: The Amway Family Fireworks will light up the Grand Rapids skies on Saturday, July 6 at Ah-Nab-Awen Park in downtown Grand Rapids in celebration of Independence Day. Music, entertainment, family-friendly activities, food and vendors’ exhibits from mid-afternoon until evening will be in Ah-Nab-Awen Park, 303 Pearl St. NW in Grand Rapids, adjacent to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum.

For more information go here and here


Hope you all have a happy -- and safe! -- July 4th holiday in Allendale, Hudsonville, Zeeland and surrounding areas!