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Where to celebrate the Fourth of July in Greater Lansing

Greater Lansing offers a host of events to celebrate Independence Day, from a mug-making class to a baseball game, a picnic and even a replica Civil War encampment guests can walk through. To learn more about each event and the activities offered, read on.

 

Friday Sampler: Fourth of July Drinking Glass

Friday, June 30, 4-8 p.m.

Lansing Makers Network
2730 Alpha Access St., Lansing

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Visit Lansing Makers Network 4 to 8 p.m. Friday (June 30) to decorate a Mason jar mug with patriotic flair. The class is an introduction to permanent vinyl, teaching attendees how to weed, align and place a vinyl decal. A Lansing Makers Network membership is not required, but there is a $20 class fee. 

 

Eaton Rapids Fourth of July Celebration

July 1-4, Various times and locations

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Eaton Rapids offers a plethora of events to celebrate Independence Day. Saturday (July 1), there will be a pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.; a Downtown Chalk Fest, featuring the chance to paint the city with chalk art, from 5 to 7 p.m.; live music with Sea Cruisers from 7 to 9 p.m.; and a Civil War artillery-firing demonstration at 10 p.m.

Monday (July 3), there will be a Friends of the Eaton Rapids Area District Library silent auction from noon to 5 p.m.; a Family Fun Night featuring food trucks, live music with Thick ‘N’ Thin, kids’ activities and more from 6 to 9 p.m.; and a screening of “Top Gun: Maverick” at dusk.

Tuesday (July 4), there will be a craft and vendor show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring a kids’ zone, food trucks and fire trucks; a parade at 11 a.m.; a Rotary chicken dinner at noon; historical downtown walking tours at noon and 1 p.m.; an evening celebration from 7 to 11 p.m. with a DJ, food trucks and more; and a fireworks display to cap the evening at 10:15 p.m.

Furthermore, the Michigan Grand Army of the Republic Museum will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday through Tuesday, and a replica Civil War encampment will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday through Monday.

For a full schedule of events and locations, visit facebook.com/cityofeatonrapids.

 

Delta Township Fireworks Display

Monday, July 3, 10 p.m.

Sharp Park
1401 Elmwood Road, Lansing

deltami.gov/residents/events/fireworks_display.php

Delta Township will host its fireworks display a day early, around 10 p.m. Monday (July 3). Arrive early to enjoy an evening at the park, which offers playgrounds, tennis courts, a basketball court, a fishing pond and more. Lawn chairs, blankets and mosquito repellent are recommended.

 

City of Lansing Fourth of July Celebration

Tuesday, July 4, 11 a.m. parade

Downtown Lansing
8 p.m. concert, fireworks to follow

Adado Riverfront Park
201 E. Shiawassee St., Lansing

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Lansing’s Fourth of July celebration, taking place Tuesday (July 4), kicks off with an 11 a.m. parade beginning at the Capitol Loop and continuing through downtown Lansing. Later, head to Adado Riverfront Park at 8 p.m. for patriotic music, marches and a salute to members of the military by the Lansing Concert Band, plus jazz music by the Big Band. There will be snacks for purchase, and guests are advised to bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Fireworks will follow the concert around 10 p.m. 

CATA is offering limited curb-to-curb service 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 4. Riders must schedule their trips by July 1 by calling 517-394-2282. One-way fare is $2.50 and can be paid with cash, Spec-Tran punch passes or tokens. The routes are restricted to Spec-Tran service boundaries, which can be found at cata.org/spectran.

 

Lansing Lugnuts vs. Lake County Captains

Tuesday, July 4, 7:05 p.m.

Jackson Field
505 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing

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What’s more American than baseball? Head to Jackson Field Tuesday evening (July 4) to see the Lugnuts take on the Lake County Captains and enjoy a fireworks display following the game. You can also view the Lansing fireworks display from the stadium.

 

Potter Park Zoo – military members receive free admission

Tuesday, July 4, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Potter Park Zoo
1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing

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Members of the military can enter Potter Park Zoo for free all day Tuesday (July 4), so round up your family and enjoy all the zoo has to offer. Standard admission rates apply for non-military members.

 

Mason Courthouse Car Show

Tuesday, July 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Ingham County Courthouse
315 S. Jefferson St., Mason

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Visit downtown Mason 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday (July 4) for Show Off Car Club’s annual car show, featuring a DJ, a Kids’ Corner, food vendors, prize drawings, Model T rides and chances to view a host of antique and classic cars. The first 100 attendees will receive a free goodie bag. 

Registration is $20 if you’d like to bring your own car to show off. All makes and years are welcome.

 

Mason Independence Day Parade

Tuesday, July 4, 4:30 p.m.

Mason High School
1001 S. Barnes St., Mason

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Mason’s Independence Day Parade begins 4:30 p.m. Tuesday (July 4) at Mason High School and continues throughout downtown Mason. Parade participants are invited to decorate their bikes at the high school at 3:30 p.m., with a bike-decorating contest for children ages 12 and under to follow at 4 p.m. The contest winner receives a free bike.

If you’d like to volunteer at the parade, call the Mason Area Chamber of Commerce office at 517-676-1046.

 

Fourth of July Family Picnic

Tuesday, July 4, 1-5 p.m.

First Baptist Church of DeWitt
11068 S. DeWitt Road, DeWitt

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The First Baptist Church of DeWitt is holding its annual Fourth of July celebration 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday (July 4). There will be free hot dogs, popcorn and lemonade, plus games, face painting and more. There won’t be a fireworks display this year due to burn bans and fire concerns, but it’s still a great (and free) chance to celebrate the holiday with family and friends.