How you can celebrate Independence Day in mid-Michigan

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Fourth of July is coming up on Thursday, and if you’re not hosting a gathering of your own, there are many events in mid-Michigan coming up for you to go out and celebrate, eat good food, and watch the fireworks.

If you know of an event that’s not listed here, you can send information to newstips@wlns.com .

Here is a list of events in the area:

Lansing

• 4th of July Celebration — Thursday, July 4
  • Independence Day Parade — Starts 11 a.m. at the Capitol Loop
  • 4th of July Concert — Starts 8 p.m. at Adado Riverfront Park, with fireworks to follow
• Dark Side of the Diamond : 4th of July C elebration — Thursday, July 4, 7 p.m., Jackson Field
  • Be Kind Rewind Duo will open for Echoes of Pink Floyd , including a special Wizard of Oz set, kids activities, and a great spot to watch some fireworks
• Lansing Lugnuts Indepen d ence Day Celebration — Wednesday, July 3, 6 p.m., Jackson Field
  • The Lugnuts will be hosting a 3-hour buffet during their game against the Fort Wayne Tincaps on their Tailgate Terrace; includes fireworks after the game
• Delta Township Fireworks Display — Wednesday, July 3 , 6 p.m., Sharp Park

Grass Lake

• Cardboard Boat Races — Thursday, July 4, 2:15 p.m. at Grass Lake Park

Mason

• Independence Day Parade — Thursday, July 4, 4:30 p.m. at Mason High School
• Mason Courthouse Car Show — Thursday, July 4, 9 a.m. at Mason Courthouse Square near the Ingham County Courthouse

Corunna

• Corunna Fourth of July Celebration — Thursday, July 4 , Hugh McCurdy Park
  • Pancake Breakfast — 7 a.m.
  • 5K Run & Walk — 8 a.m.
  • Corunna 4th of July Car Show — 10 a.m.
  • Bike Decorating Contest — 10:15 a.m.
  • Fire Cracker Parade — 11 a.m.
  • Craft Show — 11 a.m.
  • Horse Drawn Wagon Rides — Noon
  • Tractor Sit & Show — Noon
  • Petting Zoo and Pony Rides — Noon
  • Super Star Champion Wrestling — 5:30 p.m.

Eaton Rapids

• Eaton Rapids 4th of July Celebration
• Wednesday, July 3
  • Chalk Fest — 5–7 p.m., Downtown Eaton Rapids
  • Bounce Houses and Music — Until sunset, Martin Hansen Amphitheater
  • Movie in the Park — After dark, Martin Hansen Amphitheater
• Thursday, July 4 , Downtown Eaton Rapids
  • Independence Day Parade
  • Craft/Vendor Show
  • Civil War Living History Camp
  • Parade
  • Kids Zone
  • Fireworks

Battle Creek

• Battle Creek Field of Flight — July 3–7, Battle Creek Executive Airport
  • Various military and civilian flight squadrons
  • Hot-air balloons
  • Skerbeck Carnival
  • Live Music
  • Fireworks displays
  • Marathon and 5K running events
  • Human cannonball

Jackson

• Independence Day Fireworks Show — July 3. The Cascades
  • Live music and entertainment by The New Rule ; fireworks at dusk

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