The Fourth of July is a time for family, friends, and most of all, celebrating the birth of the United States of America, and Flint & Genesee has several great events happening to mark Independence Day.
July 1| The City of Grand Blanc's America 250th Celebration
In Grand Blanc, you’ll find a free event at Physicians Park featuring live music, face painting, food, games, crafts, and a bike parade.
July 3-4| 2026 Fenton Freedom Festival
The Fenton Freedom Festival will start with a ski show on July 3, and on the fourth there will be a pancake breakfast, a 5K race, a fun run, a fun walk, a parade, a rubber ducky regatta, and fireworks.
July 3| Clio Fireworks & Family Fun Day
Clio offers families live music, food trucks, games, activities, and a fireworks display to end the day.
July 4| Fenton Firecracker 5K & 2K Run/Walk
If you are looking to get active on July 4, you can take part in the Fenton Firecracker 5K or 2.5K happening just before the big parade downtown.
July 4| Independence Day Celebration
Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Junction will be hosting an Ice Cream social at the park, with a reading of the Declaration of Independence as well.
July 4| July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza with Food Trucks
In Swartz Creek, you can enjoy food, drinks, yard games, and more as the community gets together to celebrate America.
July 2 to July 4| FIM 4th of July Celebration / (Flint Water Festival)
The Flint Water Festival takes over Downtown Flint with a community carnival and other great events and fun leading up to a large 4th of July event with the carnival, Ultimate Beyonce Tribute, pickleball, splash park, a screening of “Captain America,” and a fireworks display.
Whether you put on your own fireworks display in your backyard or head out to one of the events held in Flint & Genesee, you’re bound to have a great day. Visit the Explore Flint & Genesee website for more information and to make your plans today.
