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Sponsored by the Ludington Area Jaycees, the festival has been held every year since 1874! In addition to fireworks, there will be a Children’s and Pet Parade on July 3rd at 6pm, and the Grand Parade (down Ludington Ave) will be at 2pm on the 4th. Best viewing for fireworks is pretty much anywhere along the beach. Base of the fireworks display is Stearns Park.
The fun begins July 3rd around 6pm with the Children’s and Pet Parade at the south end of Ferry Street in downtown Ludington. Local children decorate their wagons or bikes, and even try to dress the family pet in red, white, and blue. Categories are Best Group Entry, Most Original, Most Patriotic, and Best Use of Pet, with prizes awarded to the winner of each. All participants receive a goody bag. It’s a great kick-off to the holiday, and so much fun to watch. Line-up is at 6pm at the corner of Ferry and Loomis Streets with the parade heading east to Waterfront Park.
Freedom Festival Grand Parade
The Freedom Festival Grand Parade gets underway July 4th and features floats, bands, politicians, local residents, and of course, the Scottville Clown Band. Thousands line Ludington Avenue to watch this hometown parade.
The route travels downtown from MadisonStreet to Lakeshore Drive and is a great way to celebrate the warmth and excitement of our nation’s birthday. If you would like to enter a float into the parade, please go to jciludington.org for more information.
What would July 4th be without fireworks, and Ludington doesn’t disappoint its residents or visitors. On the evening of July 4th starting around dusk (approximately 10:30pm), pick your favorite “viewing” site, such as Stearns Beach or Waterfront Park, and enjoy the show. Basically, anywhere you see water, you’ll see the fireworks. Most people make an evening of it, arriving early to picnic or let the kids enjoy their sparklers. The colorful 20-minute display delights the crowd watching on land and from boats. It’s the perfect ending to this annual celebration. Click here for more information on other firework displays in the area.
Fireworks go off over Lake Michigan at Dusk (approximately 10:15pm)
900 West Ludington Avenue
Ludington, MI,
(231) 843-4663
info@ludingtonareajaycees.org
jciludington.org
America's Best Value Inn
5095 W US 10
Ludington, MI 49431
231.843.2233
http://www.americasbestvalueinn.com/bestv.cfm?idp=2087
Best Western Lakewinds
5005 W. US 10
Ludington, MI 49431
231.843.2140
http://www.bestwesternludington.com/
Cartier Manson
409 E. Ludington Avenue
Ludington, MI 49431
231.843.0101
http://cartiermansion.com/
Comfort Inn
5323 W US 10
Ludington, MI 49431
231.845.7004
http://www.stayludington.com/
Greiner Motel
4616 US 10
Ludington, MI 49431
231.843.3927
http://www.greinermotel.com/
Stearns Motor Inn
212 E. Ludington Avenue
Ludington, MI 49431
231.843.3407
http://www.stearnshotel.com/
The Inn at Ludington
701 E. Ludington Avenue
Ludington, MI 49431
231.845.7055
http://www.inn-ludington.com/
Viking Arms Inn
930 E. Ludington Avenue
Ludington, MI 49431
231.843.3441
https://www.vikingarmsinn.com/
Jamesport Brewing Co.
410 S. James Street
Ludington, MI 49431
231.845.2422
http://www.jamesportbrewingcompany.com/
Brenda's Harbor Cafe
316 S. James Street
Ludington, MI 49431
231.845.7434
http://www.brendasharborcafe.com/
House of Flavors
402 W. Ludington Avenue
Ludington, MI 49431
213.845.5785
http://www.houseofflavors.com/
Luciano's
103 W. Ludington Avenue
Ludington, MI 49431
231.843.2244
http://www.lucianosristoranti.com/
Michael's Bar & Grill
129 W. Ludington Avenue
Ludington, MI 49431
231.845.7411
http://www.michaelsbarandgrille.com/
Old Hamlin Restaurant
122 W. Ludington Avenue
Ludington, MI 49431
231.843.4251
http://www.oldhamlin.com/
Scotty's Restaurant
5910 E. Ludington Avenue
Ludington, MI 49431
231.843.4033
http://www.scottysrestaurant.com/
Spanky's Pizza
5784 US 10
Ludington, MI 49431
231.843.7499
http://www.spankys-pizza.com/
The Q Smokehouse
225 S. James Street
Ludington, MI 49431
231.425.3933
http://www.ludingtonbbq.com/
