Confirmed finale schedule
Parade, waterfront events and fireworks
The official Saturday schedule spans several outdoor locations in downtown Grand Haven. The planner compares only complete hours from the morning market through the 11 PM carnival close, while keeping the parade and fireworks as fixed-time checks.
- Location
- Downtown Grand Haven and the waterfront, MI 49417
- Grand Parade
- Begins at 11:45 AM EDT
- Carnival
- Noon–11 PM EDT
- Concert and fireworks
- Concert at 7:30 PM; fireworks scheduled for 10 PM EDT
Live official NWS planning
Best time to go to the Coast Guard Festival finale
Comparing complete hours from the Saturday market through the carnival, waterfront concert and fireworks with the newest official National Weather Service hourly forecast. The 11:45 AM parade and 10 PM fireworks remain fixed-time checks, so review their individual hours even when another period ranks as the relatively better weather window.
This identifies a relatively better weather window within published Saturday festival hours, not a promise that conditions are safe or that the parade, concert, fireworks or other activities will proceed. Follow NWS warnings, festival announcements, event staff and local emergency instructions.
Rainy waterfront preparation
What to bring or check
Rain-ready layer
Check the hourly rain probability and radar before leaving. A packable rain layer and water-resistant protection for essentials may be useful; no product or purchase is required.
Waterfront wind
Review the hourly wind before the parade and evening waterfront events. Secure loose items and follow staff directions if conditions change.
Fixed-time checks
The parade begins at 11:45 AM and fireworks are scheduled for 10 PM. Check those specific hours, official alerts and festival announcements even if another period ranks better.
Event dates, locations, schedule and weather policy come from the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival. Forecasts, alerts and radar links come from the National Weather Service Grand Rapids. MyUSA.us is independent and 100% ad-free.