Festivals

The Fourth of July is a special day, worthy of big celebrations. Communities all along the lakeshore are hosting picnics, parades, and — of course — fireworks to mark this spectacular holiday.

July things to do: Fireworks, Fiesta, Coast Guard Fest, county fairs, kids’ activities, and music

You’ll need your calendar to keep up with all of the events on tap in July. There will be fireworks on the Fourth, festivals, fairs, and much more.

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Local food trucks will be at multiple Fiesta events througout the festival week.
Fiesta celebrates 60 years with expanded festival

LAUP's Fiesta is more than just a party. Celebrating 60 years, this year's festival has been expanded to a week-long event (July 15-21) with documentaries, discussions, food, culture, and more.

Highland Games have youth divisions as well. the Holland Waterfront Celtic Festival and Highland Games returns this month.
Celtic Festival returns June 21-22

The third annual Celtic Festival returns June 21-22 to the Ottawa County Fairgrounds.

Career Fair Carnivals combine career opportunities with family fun

Two upcoming Career Fair Carnivals in June along the Lakeshore will offer free food, family-friendly activities, job seeker resources and onsite interviews.

This year's Juneteenth Freedom Festival theme is “I AM The Dream.”
Juneteenth Freedom Festival celebrates Black voices

I AM Academy holds its 4th annual Juneteenth Festival on June 15 from 2-7 p.m.

Lakeshore Home Builders Association presents its annual Parade of Homes on June 6-8 and June 13-15. Your ticket lets you see homes in Fennville, Grand Haven, Holland, Muskegon, Norton Shores, Nunica, Saugatuck, Spring Lake, and Zeeland. 
June things to do: Celtic fest, Juneteenth, Father’s Day, Parade of Homes, food, music, movies, art

There’s something for everyone coming up: summer reading challenges, a sand sculpture contest, chalk art, a heritage festival, the Lakeshore HBA Parade of Homes, Pride events, and a quilt exhibit.

Historical photos will be part of an exhibit in Port Sheldon Township Hall as part of the township's centennial celebration.
Port Sheldon is celebrating centennial while looking to the future

Port Sheldon Township is celebrating its centennial this month, but at the same time officials are also looking to the future.

The Tri-Cities Historical Museum is celebrating the special and longstanding connection Grand Haven has had with the U.S. Coast Guard with its exhibit Picnics and Parades: 100 Years of Grand Haven’s Coast Guard Festival.
Tri-cities Historical Museum celebrating 100 years of special connection with Coast Guard

The Tri-Cities Historical Museum is celebrating the special and longstanding connection Grand Haven has had with the U.S. Coast Guard with its exhibit Picnics and Parades: 100 Years of Grand Haven’s Coast Guard Festival opening Saturday, May 18, and running through the summer.

Holland Area Arts Council presents “The Art of Dr. Seuss” throughout May with the exhibition “25 Years Through the Wrong End of the Telescope,” a national touring exhibition.
May things to do: Tulip Time, Kite Fest, Memorial Day, Mother’s Day, art, music, fundraisers, more

A Prom with a Purpose, theater, history, horses, nature, Kentucky Derby parties, Memorial Day observances, and festivals — it’s all ahead of us this May.

West Ottawa High School Vice Principal and co-founder of I Am Academy was one of 112 nationwide finalists for the Remarkable Women award.
Lindsay Cherry is a ‘Remarkable Woman’

I AM Academy co-founder and West Ottawa High School Vice Principal Lindsay Cherry was one of 112 "Remarkable Women" finalists. The Holland resident was flown to Los Angeles for a two-day celebration and awards ceremony.

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