fourth of july

Fireworks are as much a part of July Fourth as barbecues, parades and red, white and blue, but have you ever stopped to think what makes them flare up in the first place?

Celebration on the Grand's shift to summer came with a almost fall-like weather on Friday afternoon. However, it wasn't autumn. It was the Fourth of July -- Independence Day, with summer in full bloom on a holiday weekend. The City of Grand Rapids' effort for sustainable special events debuted with excellent weather at Ah-Nab-Awen Park for the 35th annual Celebration on the Grand, which made the

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!

The City of Grand Rapids today announced that Celebration on the Grand and the Fourth of July fireworks are being combined into a two-day event to be held annually the first Friday and Saturday of July. With the shift, this year’s Celebration on the Grand activities will be held the evening of Friday, July 4. The Amway Family Fireworks event will cap off the event shortly after dusk Saturday, Jul

Join Channel 95-7 as we broadcast live, tomorrow from 4pm til' 6pm, at Fifth Third Bank in Grand Rapids to kick of the Fourth of July Festivities!  It's time to celebrate our nations birthday in the heart of downtown with your entire family.

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...

Happy Fourth of July weekend!  As you plan your family reunion or pack your car to head out-of-town today -- make sure you keep a couple of things in mind if you plan on taking your four legged family member(s) with you! Most likely your dog, cat, ferret, bird and/or horse has a fear of something.  The most common problem is the fear of loud and unexpected noises which is the whole point of celebr

Some people just can't wait to celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks.  It seems every neighborhood has a few, at least every neighborhood I've lived in.  The residents of Caledonia like fireworks too.  Why wait until the Fourth of July...