Watch fireworks light up the sky in celebration of the Fourth of July in Oceana County:
Hart Sparks
Thursday, July 2, at dusk
Celebrate Independence Day early at Hart Sparks in downtown Hart, beginning at 6 p.m. Enjoy an evening filled with live music, delicious food vendors, a kids zone, chalet shopping, and the downtown Hart social district. The night wraps up with a dazzling fireworks show over Hart Lake.
Pentwater Fireworks
Friday, July 3, at dusk
Brilliant fireworks light up the night over Lake Michigan. The show launches from the Pentwater pier and can be enjoyed from Charles Mears State Park, along the pier, or from a boat out on the water.
Thunder Over The Dunes
Saturday, July 4, at dusk
Watch one of west Michigan’s most spectacular fireworks displays. This annual Fourth of July tradition features a breathtaking show set against the stunning backdrop of the Silver Lake Sand Dunes.
Hesperia Family Fun Fest
Saturday, July 4, at dusk
Family Fun Fest is set for Friday and Saturday, July 3 and 4. Festivities include a parade, craft fair and market, horse and tractor pulls, live music, kids’ games and activities and food trucks. The parade begins at noon Saturday, and the fireworks display is set for Saturday at dusk.
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