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Ann Arbor Jaycees Annual 4th of July Parade - Floats, Music, Excitement, & More - Free Fun for the Whole Family - Don't forget your Lawn Chairs, Flags & Sunscreen. July 4th 10a - State St Downtown Ann Arbor Interested in Participating, Volunteering, or Sponsoring the parade? Visit a2jaycees.org/fourth-of-july-parade for more info - QR Code in bottom right corner, & various firework and bunting graphics

Ann Arbor Jaycees 4th of July Parade

Saturday, July 4 10a

FREE Youth Match Pass for Kids 13 & Under - AFC Ann Arbor Mascot Nutmeg, a squirrel, sits with a child who has a bag of chips

AFC Ann Arbor – Get your Free Youth Match Pass & Enter to Win Tickets

Games May 16-July 11

Meals in Motion 2026 Saturday, July 11 11a-3p Food Truck Event by Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels - Cartoons of food trucks labeled Ypsi Q, Yum Burger, adorned with a taco, adorned with an ice cream cone. Plus tables under umbrellas

Meals in Motion

Saturday, July 11 11a-3p

Hunt Park Panorama - playground at the center with grassy hills around t and houses in the background
Mindful Mornings – Family Practice in Community Parks

Sundays, July 19 & August 9

UM Med School History Exhibit - A toddler boy tries on a UM Medicine lab coat and stethoscope
U-M Medical History Exhibit

Saturdays & Sundays through August 30

Today’s (July 3, 2026) Event Highlights

💙 9:00am-3:00pm 4th of July Craft & Play at Hide and Seek Play Boutique
💙 11:00am-12:00pm America 250 Celebration Crafts at Dexter District Library
💙 11:00am-7:00pm Foodie Fridays at County Farm Park
💙 11:00am-12:00pm Outdoor Sensory Play at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd
💙 11:30am Dog Man - Summer Kids Series at Emagine Saline
💙 1:00pm-2:00pm Let's Move at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd
💙 1:00pm-2:30pm Star Jars at Traverwood Branch of AADL
💙 3:00pm-4:00pm FREE Ice Cream at Briarwood Mall
💙 3:00pm-11:45pm Manchester Fireworks at Carr Park
💙 4:00pm-10:00pm First Friday Ypsilanti at Downtown Ypsilanti
💙 5:00pm-6:30pm Button and Pin Exchange at Westgate Branch of AADL
💙 5:00pm-10:00pm Salute to America at Greenfield Village
💙 5:00pm-6:00pm Wrapped in Love Teen Parent & Caregiver Meet Up – L.O.V.E. at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch
💙 6:00pm-10:30pm Lake Erie Metropark Fireworks at Lake Erie Metropark
💙 6:00pm-7:00pm The Big Gay Read | Cryptid Creature Sewing Craft at Downtown Branch of AADL
💙 6:30pm-9:00pm Dexter Summer Music Series at Monument Park
💙 6:30pm-10:30pm Whitmore Lake Fireworks at Whitmore Lake
💙 7:00pm AFC Ann Arbor (Men's) Game vs Oakland Football Club at Pioneer High School

Tomorrow’s (July 4, 2026) Event Highlights

💙 8:00am-11:00am Firecracker 5K & Fun Run at Main Street Area
💙 9:00am-12:00pm 4th of July Craft & Play at Hide and Seek Play Boutique
💙 9:00am-1:00pm Mini-Market at B-Cubed Bakery
💙 10:00am-11:00am Ann Arbor Jaycees 4th of July Parade at State Street
💙 10:00am Whitmore Lake Fourth of July Parade at Whitmore Lake
💙 10:45am-12:00pm Firefighter's Spray Park at Maynard Parking Structure
💙 11:00am-1:00pm Root Beer Float Social at Northfield Township Area Library
💙 11:00am-12:00pm Ypsilanti Fourth of July Parade at Depot Town
💙 11:30am Dog Man - Summer Kids Series at Emagine Saline
💙 11:30am-10:30pm Milkshake Factory BOGO July 4th at MilkShake Factory
💙 1:45pm-3:00pm 4th of July Banana Split Eating Contest at Dee’s Place
💙 5:00pm-10:00pm Salute to America at Greenfield Village
💙 5:30pm-11:00pm Dexter Fireworks at Social Vines Vineyard
💙 9:30pm-10:30pm Pinckney Fireworks at Portage Lake
💙 9:45pm-11:00pm Whitmore Lake Boat Parade of Lights at Whitmore Lake

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