Bay City Fireworks Festival

The Grandest Independence Celebration in All of Mid-Michigan!

The Bay City Fireworks Festival is Mid-Michigan’s premier destination for those looking to celebrate our nation’s Independence Day in the grandest fashion. People come from far and wide to enjoy our world class fireworks displays, but the fireworks are only a small part of what the festival has to offer. With so many events and activities available to participate in over our four day event, your sure to find something for the whole family to enjoy!

When you come to the Bay City Fireworks Festival, you get the most bang for your buck. Whether you take in one evening of fireworks or spend a few days enjoying the various events and activities offered, you’re sure to have a memorable time.

-Three nights of fireworks
-Pageants
-Family Carnival
-Live Entertainment
-Trader’s Alley

An Explosive Event!

People travel from all over the United States to witness our amazing fireworks display. When you make the trip, you are sure to be treated to magnificent displays each of the first two nights that set the the stage for our magnificent grand finale on the third evening. Our grand finale is sure to send shivers down your spine and reinvigorate your pride in our great nation. We hope that you join us as we celebrate our nation’s independence and give thanks to those who have so bravely served to protect our freedoms.

The Bay City Fireworks are more than just amazing pyrotechnic displays, so we hope that you take advantage of all the fun activities that make this event a destination for so many people from across the nation. During the day you can bring your family down and enjoy the Skerbeck Family Carnival while waiting for the evening’s fireworks displays. We also have dozens of vendors selling their wares right at the entrance to the carnival, and on the opposite side of the river, Wenonah Park offers great local and regional entertainment on the bandshell stage right up until the fireworks begin.

Fireworks start at 10:12pm each night!

Vets Park Hours

Thursday – Saturday
12pm to 11pm
$2.00 per person
Carnival on this side

Skerbeck Family Carnival

Safe, Affordable, Family Fun!

Bring the family down for the day to enjoy the rides and games on the midway in preparation for the evening’s world-class fireworks display. The Skerbeck Family has a long history of providing the safest carnival entertainment in the industry, that is why they are a trusted partner in the Bay City Fireworks Festival.

CARNIVAL HOURS OF OPERATION & PRICING:

Friday:
1pm-close; tickets or $30 session armband valid from 1-6 only

Location: 401 JFK Drive Bay City, MI 48707

Trader's Alley

See What’s In-Store

We work hard to ensure that the Bay City Fireworks Festival has something for everyone. Sure, you come for the fireworks, but what are you going to do to pass the time during the day? In between enjoying the carnival or other entertainment events, visit this year’s vendors at the Trader’s Alley Marketplace to see what they have in-store for you.

Located on the west side (Veterans Park), you can find a variety of wares from area vendors, including:

Candles
Sunglasses
Jewelry
T-Shirts
Handcrafted Item
And Much More!

Wenonah Park Bands/Events

Stephen Pearcy of Ratt – 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Location:

Veterans Memorial Park - John F Kennedy Dr, Bay City, MI 48706
Wenonah Park - 103 Center Ave, Bay City, MI 48708