Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival
The Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival of Michigan is due to take place along the lakeshore July 25 thru August 3. The Coast Guard Festival is celebrating its 84th and salutes the men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard. The series of events ranges from a 5K and 10 K Road Race through town, free Street Dance, Band concerts, nightly entertainment shows, Water Ski Show, Grand Parade and a magnificent Fireworks display! A GRAND Time in “Coast Guard City, USA”.
JSJ Corporation will pick up the $30,000 tab for the 2008 Coast Guard Festival fireworks. The Coast Guard Festival’s “Fireworks Extravaganza” is a popular event in Grand Haven and West Michigan. The fireworks show is the finale to the festival every August and draws crowds along the lakeshore estimated at 150,000.
On July 26 the TRI-CITIES FAMILY YMCA COAST GUARD RUN will take place. Events include activities designed for all skill levels and ages. 5K run, 1 mile Family Fun Run/Walk, Tot Trot (ages 3 – 6), 10K run. Awards ceremony and entertainment to follow. Saturday 8 a.m.
The exact schedule has not yet been released for the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival but will be posted on Along the Lakeshore News as soon as more information is released. You can also go to the official Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival site here: 
One Response to “Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival”
By Tim E. on Feb 18, 2008 | Reply
Did you say fireworks?
Too bad I won’t be able to make it