Ypsilanti is holding a special parade celebrating America’s 250th birthday and the community’s place in our nation’s story.
The longest running Fourth of July parade in Michigan began here in Ypsilanti 96 years ago.
Joshua MacAllister is the Commander at American Legion Post 282 and one of the parade’s co-chairs. He says this year’s parade will feature a 250-firework salute while honoring local people, like Rosie the Riveters, who helped make the city a truly American place.
He says celebrating the Fourth of July is to remember the resilience that defines our country and Ypsilanti.
“Small town feel with big heart was a place. It’s Ypsi. It’s a place where you can dream big, and big things have happened and came out of here.”
The parade begins Saturday at 11 AM, and participants will march from the water tower on Cross Street all the way down to Depot Town.
A list of other 4th of July events in Washtenaw County are listed below:
- Ann Arbor Jaycees Fourth of July Parade
- 67th Kiwanis Whitmore Lake Fourth of July Parade
- Fireworks on the Farm 2026 — Dexter
- Robin Hills Farm 4th of July Community Celebration — Chelsea
- Whitmore Lake 4th of July
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