independence day

If you want to fly your American Flag for Independence Day, but it's seen better days-- Art Van Furniture is offering free flag trade in July 4th.

If you want to fly your American Flag for Independence Day, but it's seen better days-- Art Van Furniture is offering free flag trade in this weekend.

As we gear up to celebrate Independence Day and our country this coming week, ask yourself are you really celebrating America or are you just in it for the barbecues and fireworks? With 4th of July approaching, WalletHub released a study of '2017's Most Patriotic States in America...

In case you didn't make it to downtown Grand Rapids for our 5th of July fireworks show, and didn't see or hear them, then you must have been in another state, since the show was huge and amazing! Thanks to Amway for the amazing fireworks display, honoring all those men and women around the world who serve, and protect America's security and freedoms!

Vox Vidorra, a Grand Rapids group of talented multi-instrumentalists, is performing Saturday at the Amway Family Fireworks celebration. On July 5 at 7 p.m., Vox Vidorra is in concert at the Amway Family Fireworks at Ah-Nab-Awen Park in downtown Grand Rapids.

A rockabilly-, swing- and surf music-playing Grand Rapids group is kicking off the entertainment for the Amway Family Fireworks celebration on Saturday. The Rhythm Aces, comprised of former members of The ChupaCobras, performs its eclectic musical styles for the Amway Family Fireworks at 6 p.m. July 5 at Ah-Nab-Awen Park in downtown Grand Rapids.

One of Grand Rapids' top cover bands is playing Saturday at the Amway Family Fireworks celebration. Three’s a Crowd performs at the Amway Family Fireworks at 9 p.m. July 5 at Ah-Nab-Awen Park in downtown Grand Rapids.

A homegrown Grand Rapids circus troupe is performing Saturday in a return show for the Amway Family Fireworks celebration. Daredevil Circus Company brings its Cirque du Soleil-style show to the Amway Family Fireworks at 8 p.m. July 5 at Ah-Nab-Awen Park in downtown Grand Rapids.

It's the season for fireworks, which are synonymous with Independence Day celebrations. July 4 marks the 238th anniversary this year of the United States' independence from England through the Declaration of Independence. It means celebrating our nation's founding through community events, with professionally-done aerial fireworks displays such as the Amway Family Fireworks on July 5 at Ah-Nab-Awe

Independence Day weekend will bring many opportunities to celebrate and enjoy fireworks in West Michigan in 2014. Take a look at our list and have a great Independence Day weekend!

As Americans celebrate 235 years of Independence today ... we can also stand proud as the Statue of Liberty turns 125 this year! If you dig history and fun facts like I do ... read on: Our 30th President, Calvin Coolidge, was born in Vermont on July 4th, 1872...

The weather looks dry through the Fourth of July!  All of West Michigan's Fourth of July celebrations should go off as scheduled and there is no shortage of celebrations to choose from.  Now is the time to make a run to the grocery store to get all of your campfire supplies...