Munising’s July 4th Celebration!
If you don’t have plans yet for your July 4th weekend, then Munising should be your destination! (If you already have plans for somewhere else, cancel them!) This is the time of year when the population about doubles (for this small town) as family and friends return “home.” The celebration dates back many years and people from all over look forward to Munising’s big July 4th celebration and the traditions it holds. To kickoff the celebration is always the “Firecracker 2-Blocker” Soap Box Derby on July 2nd @ 5pm. Come cheer the kids as they race their homemade vehicles to the finish! Also, on July 2nd is a huge fundraiser for the Munising Volunteer Fire Department at the Barge Inn from 7pm-midnight. For the second year running, the fundraiser will include live music, a silent auction as well as hat and t-shirt sales to benefit the volunteer firefighters. Then on Saturday, July 3rd is the Munising Bay Arts Festival. This great event was moved to the July 4th weekend and features some amazing artwork from around the Upper Peninsula. The art festival is being held from 9am–5pm in the People’s State Bank parking lot on Elm Avenue. Come out and see how talented Yoopers really are. And finally, July 4th!!! The day everyone in the area looks forward to every year! This day features something for everyone! From the early morning “Fun Run” to games, music, food and entertainment throughout the entire day. Some of the highlights include:
- Parade through downtown Munising, 12:30pm
- Pet parade – dress up your pet & yourself, 3:30pm
- Fire dept. water fight, 4:30pm
- Grease pole, 5:30pm
- Fireworks – one of the best displays in the U.P., 10:30pm or dusk
So there you have it! A great weekend is on the horizon and the weather forecast is looking perfect! We hope to see you in Munising!
