Grand Haven, MI is our own West Michigan lakeshore with clean beaches, a boardwalk with shops and ice cream, and a quaint lighthouse. From July 27 to August 7 Grand Haven is taken over by carnival rides, men and women in uniform, a beach covered by beach towels umbrellas and coolers, and boats covering the channel for its annual Coast Guard Festival. Every day of Coast Guard Festival is packed with activities, events, and attractions for all ages. Many activities are free, and you will find plenty of fun and choices from Kid's Day
to the Street Dance and Cruise-In Car Show, to Carnival Rides, picnics, parades, and ship tours. Honoring the men and women that served in the Coast Guard, the festival hosts many events honoring Coast Guard retirees, Memorials, and allows many to share their stories while in service. In the evening, many enjoy waterfront entertainment on their walk down the pier to not only music groups such as Motor City Glee but also competitive ski teams like Grand City Skiers as they form three-tier pyramids through the busy channel. Whether it’s the softball tournaments, carnival rides, music performances, laying on the beach, or parades there is something to do for people of all ages. Visit http://www.coastguardfest.org/ for more information!
