4th of July 2012 - Parades, Fireworks

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - West Michigan is gearing up to celebrate the 236th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence . Here's a brief guide to help you plan your July 4th revelry.

Michigan recently changed their laws regarding consumer fireworks. At the bottom is a list of local ordinances about firework use you may find helpful.

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Ada/Cascade -- Ada/Cascade Fire Work Display
-July 4, 2012 at dusk
-7590 E Fulton at Ada Drive (across from Amway)
- 8 a.m. pancake breakfast at the Ada fire station
- Ada Township parade begins at 10 a.m. and starts at the McDonald's on Ada Drive
-Cascade parade at 10:30 a.m. at Cascade and Burton
-Streetfair 11:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m.
-(616)-949-1500

Allegan -- Allegan Jubilee Independence Celebration
-July 3, 2012 at dusk
-Downtown on the riverfront
-Parade at 5p.m., downtown Allegan
-Live music, entertainment, craft show, games, and more 5 -11 p.m., downtown Allegan
-(269) 673-2479

Allendale -- Allendale Fourth of July Celebration
-July 4, 2012 at 10 p.m.
-Allendale Township Park
-Parade at 10 a.m. at GVSU
-Fun in the Park: 11 a.m. -3 p.m.
-(616)-895-6330

Battle Creek -- Battle Creek Fireworks - Field of Flight
-June 29, 2012 at 10:30 p.m. (Rain date July 1)
-at W. K. Kellogg Airport, Helmer Road
-(269)-962-0592

Big Rapids -- Big Rapids Fireworks
-July 4, 2012 at dusk
-Mecosta County Fair Grounds
-Parade July 4, 2012 6 p.m. Starting at the Middle School proceeding North on Oak Street.
-(231)-592-4025

Caledonia -- Independence Day Celebration
-June 30, 2012 at dusk
-Caledonia Lakeside Park - great views from Duncan Lake Middle School parking lot
-Parade at 11 a.m. - Main Street
-(616)-690-2719

East Grand Rapids -- East Grand Rapids Fourth of July Fireworks
-July 4, 2012 at dusk
-John Collins Park (Reeds Lake)
-Parade at 12 Noon, Route: Parade starts at the corner of Lake Dr. and Hall St. , it travels down Lake Dr., turning right on Lakeside Dr.,turning left on Wealthy St., ending at Croswell.
-(616)-949-1750

Grand Rapids -- Grand Rapids Fourth of July Celebration
-July 4, 2012 at 10:30 p.m.
-Parade at 5 p.m. on the corner of Lyon and Monroe NW.
The parade will continue to Veterans' Memorial Park, 101 East Fulton St.
-Music & Entertainment, then fireworks at  Ah Nab Awen Park, 303 Pearl St. NW, at 6 p.m.
-(616)-456-3232

==Video: Details from organizer Ed Kettle about how best to enjoy this year's Grand Rapids fireworks display==

Grandville -- Grandville Fourth of July Celebration
-July 4, 2012 at dusk
-Grandville Middle School
-Parade at 11 a.m. on Wilson Avenue at the Grandville Middle School
-(616) 531-3030

Grand Haven -- Grand Haven Fourth of July Fireworks
-July 4, 2012 at 10 p.m.
-Waterfront Stadium; west end of Washington Street
-Parade at 10:30 a.m. Parade starts at City Hall down Ridge Avenue to Pine Street ending at Wm. Ferry Park.
-(616) 842-4910

Holland -- Holland July Fourth
-July 4, 2012 at dusk
-Kollen Park over Lake Macatawa
-Pancake Breakfast and Summer Celebration - 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Graafschap Heritage Center. Free family activities.
-(616)355-1130

Ionia -- Ionia Fourth of July Celebration
-July 3, 2012 at 10:00 p.m.
-Ionia Free Fair Grounds
-(616) 527-1420

Kalamazoo -- Kalamazoo Speedway Fireworks
-July 3, 2012 at dusk (rain date July 4, 2012 at 7:00 pm)
- Kalamazoo Speedway
- 7656 Ravine Rd.
-(269)-692-2423

Kentwood -- Kentwood 4th of July Fireworks
-July 4, 2012 at dusk
-Kentwood City Center - 4900 Breton Rd.
-Parade July 4, 2012 at 9:30 a.m.
-Route: will begin at 52nd & Eastern. Ending at Kalamazoo & 60th.
-616-698-9610

Muskegon -- Fourth of July fireworks
-July 4, 2012 at dusk
-Muskegon County's Heritage Landing on Muskegon Lake
-(231) 724-3100

Plainwell -- Fourth of July fireworks
-July 4, 2012 at dusk
-Plainwell airport
-(269) 685-6821

Portage -- Portage Fourth of July Fireworks
-July 4, 2012 at dusk
-McCamley Field; gates open at 6 p.m.
Donations accepted to help cover cost of fireworks; proceeds go to Portage Rotary Scholarships program
-Rain date: Saturday, July 7
-(269).329.4488

Saugatuck -- Saugatuck Fourth of July Celebration
-July 4, 2012 at dusk
-Over Kalamazoo River
-Music in Wicks Park at 7 p.m.
-(269)-857-1701

South Haven -- South Haven Light Up the Lake
-July 3, 2012 at dusk
-South pier over Lake Michigan
-Parade July 4, 2012 at 11 a.m., downtown South Haven
-(269)-637-5252

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West Michigan fireworks ordinances:

- Grand Haven: Considering Grand Rapids-type ban, may add additional days around Coast Guard festival.
- Grand Rapids: Banned on all but the 30 days allowed under state law (takes effect July 1, 2012)
- Grandville: Banned on all but the 30 days allowed under state law (takes effect July 1, 2012)
- Ionia: Working on an ordinance similar to Grand Rapids
- Kalamazoo: No changes in the works
- Kentwood : Banned on all but the 30 days allowed under state law, minors can not possess or use
- Muskegon Heights: Banned on all but the 30 days