Leelanau & Traverse City Fourth of July Calendar (updated July 2, 2026))

Are you ready for the Fourth of July?? Here’s our list of Leelanau’s 2026 Fourth of July celebrations. Definitely let us know anything we’re missing.

The village of Glen Arbor kicks off the 2026 Fourth of July weekend with the NMC Concert Band playing patriotic music Friday night at 7:30 pm in Glen Arbor Township park.
Also on Friday are the fireworks at 9:30pm at Hancock Field.
At 10 AM on Saturday, July 4th, join the Glen Lake Womens Club & the community to raise the flag at Glen Arbor’s Old Settlers Park with a community sing of patriotic songs.
George Anderson Walk & Run for Cancer in Northport benefits cancer research in partnership with the Leelanau County Cancer Foundation.
The Glen Arbor Fourth of July Parade (pictured above) kicks off at noon with every bit of small town fun you’re looking for!
TheGlen Arbor Boat Parade meets at 3 pm in front of Glen Lake Yacht Club and head towards the Narrows!!
The Leland Fourth of July Parade rolls out at 3 PM on July 4th. Pre-parade fun includes kids bike decorating & face painting. If you want to do both Glen Arbor & Leland, follow the floats north on M-22 after the Glen Arbor parade!!
When your day wraps up, bring your lawn chairs to the Marina at Bay Front of Haserot Park in Northport for fireworks on July 4th at 10pm & enjoy!
In Traverse City, the National Cherry Festival starts Saturday and runs through next Saturday. Fireworks this year are scheduled from 10:30-11:30 pm on Saturday July 4th. Usually there’s fireworks at the end too but I can’t find confirmation. Prime viewing spots are Open Space Park, Clinch Park Marina, Bryant Park, and West End Beach in Traverse City.

photo credit: 4th, Up North … ground burst! II by Ken Scott Photography from the 2012 Northport Fireworks. See the latest National Cherry Festival !