Fourth of July Celebrations
A over 100 people are crowding over the dock and trying to get the best spot in the park to see the perfect view. Boat owners have all of their friends docked in the middle of the Kalamazoo River to honk at the best, most colorful fireworks. A lot of people like to sit on the docks, with a blanket on them, watching the different colored fireworks. Saugatuck is the place to be for the Fourth of July.
Kids and families every year look forward to spend their week in Saugatuck for the Fourth of July. When it is time for the fireworks at around 10:15 pm, there is barely any room for people to walk it’s so busy. Some restaurants that are right by the docks are always crowded because they have outdoor patios that people can see the fireworks close by. Many people go to the Mermaid which is right by the docks and can eat their dinner while watching the fireworks. It is a perfect view! Many people come every year to spend their night in Saugatuck for the Fourth of July.
The fireworks in Saugatuck are the most colorful, bright, and most beautiful every year. Some people go to the beach to watch their friends and family light them on their own, but I personally would want to see them in Saugatuck. All of the boats from all around like South Haven, Grand Rapids, and Holland bring their boats down just to see Saugatuck’s beautiful fireworks. If a firework is awesome and the boat captain likes it, he or she honks their boat horns so all of the boats know that they like it. The fireworks usually goes on for at least 20 minutes, but it is worth every second.
All people are welcome, but mostly people see a lot of kids all ages. There is a lot of stuff to do for all kids. A lot of local kids roam around Saugatuck right before they start and grab a bite to eat at one of the awesome restaurants downtown to enjoy while watching the fireworks. All of my friends go every year so its good to see them before we go back to school in September.
Just like Chicago, there is A LOT of traffic going on around 11:00 pm. People are backed up from the cemetery to the Saugatuck Middle School/ High School! A lot of people park up on Mary Street right on top of the hill looking down on Saugatuck where there is barely any cars. People from all around come to Saugatuck year round just to come and see the beautiful fireworks, no matter where they are.
The Fourth of July in Saugatuck is a great place for all ages, especially around holidays of all kinds. It is a perfect time for kids and teens to hang out and meet new people when they are just visiting. I hope you plan your Fourth of July in Saugatuck, MI!