Two fireworks displays will be set off from the island to celebrate the Fourth of July. Photo provided by the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau.
MACKINAC ISLAND, MI - Right on the heels of its popular Lilac Festival, Mackinac Island has a big list of traditional summer events lined up for its Fourth of July celebration.
Sack races at the historic Fort Mackinac, a stone-skipping contest along the shoreline and a double display of pyrotechnics as two fireworks shows launch simultaneously on the island - all this and much more are on the event list for a star-spangled holiday weekend.
“The Fourth of July celebration is one of the beloved traditions on Mackinac Island. It’s a community favorite that brings people back year after year,” said Tim Hygh, executive director of the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau. “The island’s timeless charm and historic sites really set the stage for an authentic and patriotic holiday experience unlike any other.”
The stone-skipping competition can be fierce. Some skippers even bring their own stones to the island. Photo provided by the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau.
Here are some highlights of the family-friendly Independence Day activities planned for Mackinac Island, as described by the tourism bureau staff:
Stone-skippers of all ages are welcome at Mackinac Island's annual competition. The littlest skippers are in the Gerplunkers division. Photo courtesy of the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau.
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