Independence Day

Independence Day is celebrated in style all across the Copper Country. While the area's largest celebration is at Lumberjack Days in Baraga, many other communities also go all-out to mark our nation's birthday.

Here are the Independence Day activities planned for the Fourth weekend:
Ahmeek will celebrate the 4th of July on Saturday, July 4th beginning with the bicycle parade at 11:00, followed by activities and concessions at the Gabe Chopp Park. There will be children's games, a penny toss, watermelon eating contest, raffle drawing, bingo, food and refreshments and live music.
Baraga is celebrating Lumberjack Days.
Copper Harbor will hold its annual 4th of July parade at 10:00 on Saturday, July 4th. Children's games will be held in the schoolyard at 1:00. Food and refreshments will be available in the Grant Township Park. The fireworks display begins at dusk on the waterfront.
Covington will hold its celebration on Friday, July 3rd, beginning with a flag rasing at 1:00 at the Pavilion. Activities through the afternoon will include Bounce'n'Fun rides for the kids, a Bike Parade at 2:00, and a watermelon eating contest at 3:30. Live music will be provided by the Billy Butcher Bayou Band from 1:30 until 4:30, and Black Pearl from 5:00 until dusk. The fireworks display will begin at dark.
Dollar Bay starts off its celebration on Friday, July 3rd, with free horse and wagon rides at 6:30 and a street dance at Pioneer Park at 7:30. Snacks and refreshments will be available at the fire department stand at the fire hall. On Saturday, July 4 the VFW Memorial Service takes place at 11:00, followed by the parade at noon. Children's games will begin at 1:30 behind the fire hall. The Franz Family Ministries will perform at 2:00 at Pioneer Park. The snack and refreshment stand, the pasty sale and the chicken Bar-B-Q all openat 10:30.
Gay will hold its 28th Annual Parade at 2:00 on Saturday, July 4th, with a Bazaar/Rummage Sale/Raffle/Social Hour at the Gay Community Hall from noon to 4:00. The Gay Fire Department will have hot dogs, liquid refreshments and a raffle on the Gay School grounds from noon to 3:00.
Greenland is having a community picnic beginning at 4:00 on Friday, July 3rd, followed by a street dance and fireworks. For the picnic, please bring a dish to pass, and your own meats and beverages.
Lake Linden will hold its fireworks display on Friday, July 3 at dusk in the village park. Live music, food and refreshments will be available in the park from 6:30 to 10:30. On Saturday, July 4th, there will be a parade at 9:30, with live music, activities, games, food and refreshments at the Park throughout the day. The Children's Parade begins at 6:30 and there will be a street dance at the Lakes Lounge Saturday evening.
Mohawk will begin its celebration on the 4th of July with a flag raising at 10:00 at the Allouez Township Park, followed by the children's parade at 10:30. There will be children's games, food and treats in the park at 11:30 and bingo at 12:30.
South Range begins its 4th of July Celebration with a flag raising at the Community Building at 8:00. Children's races begin at noon at the Range Veterans Memorial Park, with Trolley Rides available from 1:00 until 4:00. The parade starts at 2:30 on Main Street, followed by children's games in the park and a classic car show. Food and refreshments will be available throughout the day at the park. The fireworks begin at dusk at the Range Veterans Memorial Park.
Twin Lakes will celebrate Independence Day with the annual lighted boat parade on Friday, July 3rd. Launch your boat at the Elm River Township Boat Launch, or at Twin Lakes State Park. The best decorated boats will win prizes. Register your boat at Krupp's Mini Mart, or call 288-3888. Those who wish to watch the parade at dusk can get a good view from the State Park, or the Elm River boat launch. There will also be a Children's Parade at 1:00 at the Twin Lakes State Park, followed by an Ice Cream Social.
White Pine will start its parade begins at the White Pine Recreation Center, with registration from 10:00 until 11:00, and the parade starting at 11:00. At the White Pine American Legion, there will be kids' games from 11:30 to 1:30, Bingo form 1:00 to 3:00, and food from Noon to 3:00. Evening activities will include a family fun night, with fireworks at dusk, and entertainment following the fireworks.