7/29/22 - Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival Kicks Off This Weekend

Thousands will make their way to Grand Haven this next week to celebrate those who work to keep the Great Lakes safe.

GRAND HAVEN, MI -  The city of Grand Haven is known as "Coast Guard City, USA."

Each year the city celebrates the men and women who serve the U.S. Coast Guard with a 10-day festival.

This year's festival kicks off Friday, July 29 and continues through Sunday, August 7th.

Event highlights include:T

• Cardboard Boat Race Competition: 1:30 p.m., Saturday, July 30 at the Lake Michigan Waterfront Stage.
• The Kids Parade: 10:30 a.m.,  Saturday, July 30
• Cruise-In Car Show: 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Sunday, July 31, at the Coast Guard Park in Ferrysburg.
• Parade of Ships: 1 p.m., Monday, Aug. 1, from the boardwalk or pier.
• Ship Tours: Monday-Saturday, Aug. 2-6, at Escanaba Park, 673 S. Harbor Drive.
• Carnival: Tuesday, Aug. 2- Saturday, Aug. 6, hours vary. Located downtown in Harbor Front and Covenant Life parking lot. $25 armband required.
• Seniors Day: Wednesday, Aug. 3, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Mulligan’s Hollow.
• Walk of Coast Guard History: Noon Friday, Aug. 5, at Grand Haven City Hall.
• Grand Parade: 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6.
• Fireworks Extravaganza Show: at dusk on Saturday, Aug. 6.

More information on this year’s festival can be found at www.coastguardfest.org.