Independence Day

From sparklers to consumer fireworks, find out what's legal in Michigan for Independence Day celebrations.

You don't have to light, watch or even listen to fireworks to celebrate the 4th of July! Here are 9 alternative ways you can celebrate the holiday, right here in Michigan.

If you want to fly your American Flag for Independence Day, but it's seen better days-- Art Van Furniture is offering free flag trade in July 4th.

If you want to fly your American Flag for Independence Day, but it's seen better days-- Art Van Furniture is offering free flag trade in this weekend.

As we gear up to celebrate Independence Day and our country this coming week, ask yourself are you really celebrating America or are you just in it for the barbecues and fireworks? With 4th of July approaching, WalletHub released a study of '2017's Most Patriotic States in America...

The 4th of July, 2015, is behind us, and it was a wonderful weekend as we celebrated our creation of this country when we declared, and fought for, our independence from Great Britain. But, after watching this video I have to tell you, America, we have a problem!

In case you didn't make it to downtown Grand Rapids for our 5th of July fireworks show, and didn't see or hear them, then you must have been in another state, since the show was huge and amazing! Thanks to Amway for the amazing fireworks display, honoring all those men and women around the world who serve, and protect America's security and freedoms!

Vox Vidorra, a Grand Rapids group of talented multi-instrumentalists, is performing Saturday at the Amway Family Fireworks celebration. On July 5 at 7 p.m., Vox Vidorra is in concert at the Amway Family Fireworks at Ah-Nab-Awen Park in downtown Grand Rapids.

A rockabilly-, swing- and surf music-playing Grand Rapids group is kicking off the entertainment for the Amway Family Fireworkscelebration on Saturday. The Rhythm Aces, comprised of former members of The ChupaCobras, performs its eclectic musical styles for the Amway Family Fireworks at 6 p.m. July 5 at Ah-Nab-Awen Park in downtown Grand Rapids.

One of Grand Rapids' top cover bands is playing Saturday at the Amway Family Fireworks celebration. Three’s a Crowd performs at the Amway Family Fireworks at 9 p.m. July 5 at Ah-Nab-Awen Park in downtown Grand Rapids.

A homegrown Grand Rapids circus troupe is performing Saturday in a return show for the Amway Family Fireworks celebration. Daredevil Circus Company brings its Cirque du Soleil-style show to the Amway Family Fireworks at 8 p.m. July 5 at Ah-Nab-Awen Park in downtown Grand Rapids.

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