Celebrate 4th of July with Kalamazoo Fireworks, Parades + Events in SWMI- 2023

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Celebrating Independence Day in Southwest Michigan

We made it!

Another school year is in the books and we are ready for summer activities in Southwest Michigan: summer camps, barbecues, beach days and holidays with family and friends, here we come!

If your celebrations include the Fourth of July, you’re in for a treat- many local favorites are back and ready to party for 2023.

However you choose to spend your holiday, we wish you safety and health over the long weekend.

Kalamazoo Fireworks Kalamazoo 4th of July Events

Is Schoolcraft Doing Fireworks this Year?

Yes! The village of Schoolcraft is bringing back one of the best local Independence Day events, complete with a parade, car show, food trucks and firetruck rides.

Check Schoolcraft’s event schedule here.

Does Portage host a Fireworks show?

Not currently. The last fourth of July fireworks in Portage were in 2019.

The Portage Rotary Club hosted the fireworks for more than a decade.


2023 Kalamazoo Fireworks + 4th of July Events

We’ve rounded up Kalamazoo fireworks, parades and other festivities during the Fourth of July weekend.

If we’ve missed your event, submit it here. Also, don’t forget our events calendar for more SWMI activities.



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