Fourth of July Weekend
CADILLAC FREEDOM FESTIVAL
Celebrate our nation’s freedom and independence along the shoreline of Lake Cadillac.

Or Venmo: cadillacfreedomfestival
Memo Line = Fireworks
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! You can learn more about the festival on their Facebook page.
2023 Fundraising Goal!
Chip in and be a real part of the BIGGEST fireworks display yet!
$40,000
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
July 4th through July 8th, 2023
All activities take place in The Cadillac Commons unless otherwise noted
(Times are tentative & subject to change)
TUESDAY – JULY 4
- 4th of July Parade – 11 AM
THURSDAY, JULY 6
- Vendors in the City Park – Noon to 6pm
- Kids Pet Parade – 6:30pm
- Thursday Night UpBeat Music Series & After Hours Market
SATURDAY, JULY 8
- Vendors in the Park – 10am to 6pm
- Classic Car Show – 11am to 4pm
- Pork in the Park BBQ Competition – 1pm to 6pm
- Fireworks over Lake Cadillac (at dusk)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 5
- Family activities in the Cadillac Commons
- Movie Night in the Rotary Pavilion (at dusk)
FRIDAY, JULY 7
- Cadillac Farmers Market – 10am to 4pm
- Vendors in the Park – 10am to 6pm
- 5k Race – 7:30pm
- Fire on Water Military Tribute – Cadillac City Docks (at dusk)
BECOME A SPONSOR!
Contact The Freedom Festival
Please send your questions or comments to the festival organizers via the Cadillac Freedom Festival Facebook page or email at cadillacfreedomfestival@gmail.com.
President: John Dykstra
Vice President: Ann Bush
Secretary: Beth Miller
Treasurer: Dale Huizenga
Classic Car Show: Larry & Mary Curtis – freedomfestivalcarshow@gmail.
Pork in the Park BBQ: Ted Clark – porkintheparkcadillac@gmail.com
Festival donations can also be mailed to:
Cadillac Freedom Festival
P.O Box 853
Cadillac MI 49601