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

Friday, July 29, 2022 at 9:15 AM

istockphoto unsplash.com - Coast Guard

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.

More from Local

4/22/24 - Heads Up For Motorcycles

Police again are urging both drivers and motorcyclists to use caution. Two more serious accidents took place over the weekend in West Michigan.
4/19/24 - UPDATE: Christian Music Artist Mandisa Has Passed Away - Tributes

Mandisa enjoyed a long career in the Christian Music realm, encouraging millions while lifting the spirits of countless people around the world, and pointing listeners towards her Savior.
4/18/24 - WCSG's Travelin' Together - Kensington Nature Park

From disc golf, nature viewing, a splash pad and a lake cruise, Kensington Nature Park has something for just about everyone in your family.
4/17/24 - Increased Thefts At Construction Sites

The Sheriff's Department asks we keep an eye out for thefts from construction sites in Kent County and beyond.
4/12/24 - Kent County Launches New Tool To Search Past Election Results

ElectionStats will offer a data warehouse of election information for those interested in Kent County election results.
4/11/24 - Ford Airport Continues To Upgrade & Expand

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport held a ceremonial ground-breaking for a terminal enhancement project.
4/9/24 - White Caps Celebrate Home Opener

The West Michigan White Caps will be celebrating their Opening Night at Home this evening at LMCU Ballpark.
4/8/24 - Solar Eclipse Viewing Events

Many plan to gather to watch today's solar eclipse. Several libraries and museums plan to offer events.
4/5/24 - Preparations for the Eclipse are Well Underway

Companies, organizations and groups are preparing in different ways for the upcoming eclipse.
4/4/24 - Travelin' Together - Milham Park

The 49-acre park offers gorgeous scenery along both natural and paved trails.
4/3/24 - Whitmer Signs Hotel Excise Tax

The Governor has signed a bill that imposes a hotel excise tax, and allows for further expansion of the tax, that could fund future projects in Grand Rapids.
4/1/24 - Donald Trump To Visit Grand Rapids

The city of Grand Rapids is getting ready to host former President Donald Trump Tuesday afternoon. No rally is planned.

On Air Now Middays with Tom

My God Is Still The Same Sanctus Real 11:45am

High Hopes Rachael Lampa 11:44am

Encouraging Words From Your Bible

Let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.

GALATIANS 6:9 | NLT

Family-Friendly Commercial-Free

91.3 WCSG
Grand Rapids / Lakeshore

88.3 WCXK
Kalamazoo

90.9 WCFG
Battle Creek

89.9 WCXB
Benton Harbor