Fourth of July

It's the season for fireworks, which are synonymous with Independence Day celebrations. July 4 marks the 238th anniversary this year of the United States' independence from England through the Declaration of Independence. It means celebrating our nation's founding through community events, with professionally-done aerial fireworks displays such as the Amway Family Fireworks on July 5 at Ah-Nab-Awe

Independence Day weekend will bring many opportunities to celebrate and enjoy fireworks in West Michigan in 2014. Take a look at our list and have a great Independence Day weekend!

The City of Grand Rapids today announced that Celebration on the Grand and the Fourth of July fireworks are being combined into a two-day event to be held annually the first Friday and Saturday of July. With the shift, this year’s Celebration on the Grand activities will be held the evening of Friday, July 4. The Amway Family Fireworks event will cap off the event shortly after dusk Saturday, Jul