Yankee Doodle Day

A full day of free, family-friendly fun is in store at Grand Ledge’s annual Yankee Doodle Day celebration. 

The event begins at 9 a.m. with the weekly Market on the Grand at Jaycee Park. In addition to the usual vendors and crafters, the Grand Ledge Masons will be grilling up some lunch.

A parade kicks off at 11 a.m., traveling along Bridge Street. Kids are invited to decorate their bikes, wagons and scooters beforehand (10 a.m. at Sawdon School) and ride in the parade.

Once the parade wraps up, attendees can head back to Jaycee Park for kids’ activities and food trucks until 3 p.m. The party picks back up at 7 p.m. with a DJ, beer and food at Fitzgerald Memorial Field. A fireworks display will light up the night around 10 p.m., and the event ends at midnight.

Photo from Metro Creative Connection