"Best 4th in the North!"

Recognized by Good Morning America and USA Today as one of the "Top 10 Independence Day Celebrations in the Nation," the Travel Channel as the #2 "Best Small Town Fourth of July Celebration in the USA," and Reader's Digest as the #1 "Best Small-Town July Fourth Fireworks," Boyne City's 4th of July Festival is sure to delight and never disappoint! Every summer, thousands of people flock to a small town in northern Michigan to experience what the 4th of July is all about: Freedom, Family, Fireworks and FUN!

Schedule of Events:

Wednesday July 3, 2024

10am - 5pm: 49th Annual Waterside Art & Craft Fair + Food Trucks, Veteran's Memorial Park
Arts & Crafts Vendor Application
Food Vendor Application (FULL FOR 2024)

10am - 6pm: Bounce Houses, Rock Wall & Water Slides: $20 Bracelet, Veteran's Memorial Park

1-8pm: Cornhole Tournament supporting Waterfront Field of Dreams, Sunset Park (behind the log cabin)

4 - 6pm: Packet Pick-up for 48th Annual Independence Day Run, Peninsula Park
Online Race Registration

Thursday, July 4, 2024

6:30 - 7:30am: Packet Pick-up for 48th Annual Independence Day Run, Peninsula Park
Online Registration

7 - 10am: Independence Day Breakfast: $12 Adults, $8 Children 12 & Under, FOE Eagles Hall - 106 River St.

7:30am: 48th Annual Independence week Day Run: 10k & Two Mile FUN Run along beautiful Lake Charlevoix. Race starts and ends at Peninsula Park.
Online Registration

8:30am: Parade Registration & Line Up, Intersection of Franklin and Park Streets

9 - 9:30am: Kids Decorated Bike Parade Lineup: Judging is at 9:30 am. 1st thru 3rd Place Ribbons awarded for ages 8 and under and 9-14. All participants receive a free Happy Meal coupon from Boyne City McDonald's. Early Education Building Playground on the corner of Main and Park Streets.

9am - 5pm:  Bounce Houses, Rock Wall & Water Slides: $20 Bracelet, Veteran's Memorial Park

9am - 12pm: Boyne Valley Garden Club Pie Sale: Assorted whole pies for $20, Veteran's Memorial Park Pavilion

9:30am: Pre-Parade Entertainment by Boyne Area Gymnastics, Lake Street by the Log Cabin

9:30am: Pre-Parade Entertainment by Lake Side Elite, Water Street

9:55am: National Anthem performed by Asuka Barden, Lake Street in front of Log Cabin

10am: GRAND PARADE, Downtown Boyne City
Grand Marshal
Honored Citizens
Honored Business

10am - 5pm: 49th Annual Waterside Art & Craft Fair + Food Trucks, Veteran's Memorial Park
Arts & Crafts Vendor Application
Food Vendor Application (FULL FOR 2024)

10am - 5pm: United State Marine Corps. Tent + Activities,  Sunset Park

11am - 1pm: Boyne City Rotary "World Famous Chicken BBQ": $18 for half a chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, roll and a beverage, Veteran's Memorial Park Pavilion

12:30pm: Kiwanis/Family Fair Kids Pie Eating Contest, Veteran's Memorial Park

12:30 - 2:30pm: Old Fashioned Children's Games sponsored by Kiwanis of Boyne City, Veteran's Memorial Park

1 - 7pm: Live Music, Veteran's Memorial Park

1 - 3pm: "Two Beats"

3 - 5pm: "Sandy and the Bandits"

5 - 7pm: "Strings Attached"

2pm: Boyne Area Chamber's 36th Annual Duck Race: Chances to win two each $500, one $250, one $100 and seven $50 prizes. Purchase $10 tickets at the Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce or Lynda's Real Estate. Boyne River
Duck Race Rules

2:30 - 3pm: Jerry Froats Commemorative Raft Race: Rafts check-in by 2 pm at Riverside Park on Spring St. In an effort to keep our river clean and wildlife safe, we encourage spraying water, not balloons. Boyne River

NEW FOR RAFT RACE IN 2025: Two 1st Place Prizes for $50 each - Most Patriotic & Most Creative

7pm: Tommy Tropic - World Famous Juggler Performs, Sunset Park

10:30pm: GRAND FIREWORKS, Over Lake Charlevoix (Rain date July 5th)

Reminders:

The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the various parade entries do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of the Boyne City 4th of July Festival.
All city parks are tobacco, drug and weapon free.
Dogs are not allowed in city parks during festivals and special events.
Charlevoix Hospital Munson Hospital First Aid Tent is located by the old Chamber of Commerce log cabin.
Handicapped parking is available during the Parade on Park St. between Boyne City Hardware and Pat O'Brien Real Estate.

Date: July 3-4, 2024

Location: Various Location in Boyne City, MI 49712

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