Join us at Grand Hotel for an unforgettable Fourth of July celebration from July 3 – 6, 2025. Enjoy iconic Grand traditions with our special three-day package, featuring a children’s carnival, ice cream social, cookout luncheon, evening cocktail receptions, and our spectacular Fourth of July Fireworks Display! It’s a Star Spangled Fourth of July at Fort Mackinac MACKINAC ISLAND, MI – Historic and iconic Fort Mackinac will be decked out in patriotic finery with banners, flags and bunting for A Star Spangled Fourth of July, this July 4, with special programs beginning at 3:00 p.m. Celebrate an unforgettable Fourth of July on Mackinac Island with stone skipping, carnival games, 1880s-style festivities at Fort Mackinac, and a dazzling double fireworks finale over the Straits of Mackinac. Mackinac Island – Fourth of July Events Mackinac Island Stone Skipping Tournament – July 4, 2025 Star Spangled Fourth of July – Fort Mackinac – July 4, 2025 Error: It's not possible to reach RSS file This beloved island celebration includes a stone-skipping competition at Windermere Point, star-spangled fun at Fort Mackinac and a double-feature fireworks display at dusk (or 10 p.m.). Join us at Grand Hotel for an unforgettable Fourth of July celebration July 3 - 6, 2025. Escape the heat and break away from the ordinary this summer with a one-night getaway to Grand Hotel with 30% savings on your accommodations, including dinner and breakfast. The 2025 Old-Fashioned Mackinac Fourth of July Celebration offer is also available by calling Grand Hotel Reservations at 1-800-334-7263. View Grand Hotel?Policies and Information>> to learn more about our evening dress code, luggage process, and more. 4th of July on Mackinac Island is full of old-fashioned fun! There are family games at Winderemere Point during the day and fireworks at dusk. Grand Hotel – Old Fashioned Mackinac Fourth of July Celebration – July 3 – 6, 2025 [ July 3, 2025 to July 6, 2025. ] Join us at Grand Hotel for an unforgettable Fourth of July celebration from July 3 – 6, 2025. Enjoy iconic Grand traditions with our special three-day package, featuring a children’s carnival, ice cream social, cookout luncheon, evening cocktail receptions, and our Join us at Grand Hotel for an unforgettable Fourth of July celebration. Enjoy iconic Grand traditions with our special three-day package, featuring a children's carnival, ice cream social, cookout luncheon, evening cocktail receptions, and our spectacular Fourth of July Fireworks Display! The package includes three nights of activities. Join us at Grand Hotel for an unforgettable Fourth of July celebration from July 3 – 6, 2025. Enjoy iconic Grand traditions with our special three-day package, featuring a children’s carnival, ice cream social, cookout luncheon, evening cocktail receptions, and our spectacular Fourth of July Fireworks Display! The second is off the west side of the island, with prime views along the boardwalk and Grand Hotel area. Grab a blanket, find a spot, and settle in for a magical island-style finale to your 4th of July. Keep the holiday vibes going after the Mackinac Island Fireworks Display Celebration and join us at Gate House After Dark from 10 pm to 2 am on Friday, July 4th! Get ready for high-energy beats from DJ Brevin, unbeatable drink specials, and our brand-new Gate House After Dark Menu, featuring 10 crave-worthy options for just $10 each. Discover 35+ spectacular 4th of July events across Michigan in 2025! From the world-famous Ford Fireworks over the Detroit River to charming celebrations on Mackinac Island, explore Independence Day festivities spanning Lake Michigan shores to Grand Traverse Bay. FREE events and premium experiences included. Experience an unforgettable Independence Day on Mackinac Island with patriotic parades, live music, and a spectacular fireworks display over the water. Enjoy family-friendly activities throughout the day, including historical reenactments, festive street performances, and classic American treats from local vendors. The historic island fort is decked out in patriotic finery with banners, flags and bunting. It is an 1880’s Independence Day, with 38-gun salutes honoring the states of the period and children’s games. Guests join the party and participate in games on the fort parade ground. Join us for this fun annual event held on the 4th of July! Professional stone skippers will bring their best skipping skills and compete for the much coveted trophy! There will also be a Gerplunking Division (ages 5 & under), a Pebbles Division (ages 6-12), and an Open Division (ages 13 & up). Grand Fourth of July Fireworks Display Admission to the Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum The 2025 Old-Fashioned Mackinac Fourth of July Celebration offer is also available by calling Grand Hotel Reservations at 1-800-334-7263. View Grand Hotel Policies and Information>> to learn more about our evening dress code, luggage process Join us at Grand Hotel for an unforgettable Fourth of July celebration from July 3 – 6, 2025. Enjoy iconic Grand traditions with our special three-day package, featuring a children’s carnival, ice cream social, cookout luncheon, evening cocktail receptions, and our spectacular Fourth of July Fireworks Display! Celebrate the Fourth of July, with an evening American Picnic and Grand Fourth of July Fireworks Display, best seen from The World’s Longest Front Porch! With so many activities around Grand Hotel and Mackinac Island, there really is something for everyone of all ages to enjoy.
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