Celebrate Independence Day in the Tawases! The parade will begin at 11am, on the corner of  Newman and Lincoln St, travels towards US-23 where it takes a right, and continues into Tawas City, ending at Matthews St. The parade stretched 2.5 miles and includes over 100 vehicles! The 2024 parade theme is "Life is Better on the Bay."

The "Light Up the Bay" fireworks display will be lit off from Shoreline Park Pier in Tawas City, however the fireworks are visible from multiple spots along Tawas Bay. The show begins at approx. 10:13. 

For questions about the Independence Day celebration or on information how you can be involved please call the Tawas Area Chamber of Commerce at 989-362-8643.