Cadillac’s Independence Day Celebration

The Cadillac Freedom Festival is held annually, in early July, in downtown Cadillac to celebrate our nation’s freedom and independence. Over several days, the festival brings together people from all around, celebrating food, fun, family, and even a little fitness. Some key events include the parade down main street, the 5k Race, Fire on Water – Military Tribute, classic car show & the Pork in the Park BBQ Competition!

The event culminates in spectacular fashion with a fireworks display directly over beautiful Lake Cadillac!

Schedule of Events:

Tuesday, July 4, 2023

-4th of July Parade – 1 PM start (line up at 11am)

Line-up will take place on Lake & Harris Street

Parade will commence to Mitchell Street, along Chestnut Street, and ending near the Cadillac High School.

The parade will happen rain or shine.

Parade Application

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

FAMILY DAY (Activities in the Cadillac Commons)

-4:30pm – Northern Lights Irish Dancers- IN the Rotary Pavilion 

-G&D & Toy Town presents – Splash Dance Party at the Plaza

-Cadillac Fire Dept. presents – Movie Night (at dusk)

Thursday, July 6, 2023

-Vendors in the City Park – Noon to 6pm (set up at 10am)

-Kids Pet Parade – 6:30pm (line up at 6pm)

Kid's Pet Parade Application

-Thursday Night UpBeat Music Series & After Hours Market

Friday, July 7, 2023

-Kids Carnival – 10am – $20 wristbands for unlimited rides, or purchase tickets

-Cadillac Farmers Market & food trucks – 10am to 4pm

-Live Music – Cambio (in Pavilion) 3:30pm to 6pm

-Vendors in the Park – 10am to 6pm

-Live Music – Just Us (7pm to 10pm)

-5k Race – 7:30pm (registration at 6:15pm)

-Fire on Water Military Tribute – Cadillac City Docks (at dusk)

5K Race Application

Saturday, July 8, 2023

-Vendors in the Park & food trucks – 10am to 6pm

-Classic Car Show – 11am to 4pm (check in at 9am, awards at 3pm)

-Cornhole Tournament – 11am

-Live Music in the Pavilion – HoneyBadger 11:30am-1:30pm; North 44 3:30pm-6:30pm; Claim Jumpers 7:30pm-10pm

-Pork in the Park BBQ Competition – 1pm to 6pm (set up at 10am) Serving starts at 3pm (chicken) to 6pm (ribs)

-Fireworks over Lake Cadillac (at dusk) Tune into 107.9CDY, fireworks show is set to music!

Car Show Application
Pork In The Park Application

Date: July 4-8, 2023

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