
June 2022
The Singing Sands Sand Sculpting Festival
The Singing Sands Sand Sculpting Festival is a three-day celebration of Michigan City’s beautiful lakefront and beach, and the only festival of its kind on Lake Michigan. The centerpiece of the event is a professional sand sculpting competition and exhibition, drawing some of the world’s most talented and well-known sand sculptors who will create incredible works of art in the City’s famous “Singing Sands.” The day/night festival will include live music, local and regional food vendors, and art, craft and…
Find out more »Michigan City Kiddie Parade
Michigan City’s youth take to the streets to celebrate summer and show their civic spirit. They will dress in costume and decorate their favorite bike, wagon, or even their favorite pet and march up Franklin St. through the Uptown Arts District. Proud family members, friends and neighbors will cheer them on and celebrate the next generation in our spirited community. This year’s theme will celebrate our country and our freedom with…Red, White, Blue & YOU! For more information, visit the…
Find out more »Michigan City Venetian Night
Michigan City’s own in-the-water boat parade will be a night full of fun and excitement as we celebrate our beautiful harbor, and the boats that call Michigan City home. Boat owners can participate by covering their boats with lights and decorations, and dress in costume in tune with this year’s theme…RED, WHITE & BLUE CRUISE! Spectators can line the harbor and pier and enjoy the night of celebration. Music, food & beverage and much more make this night you don’t…
Find out more »July 2022
Michigan City Patriotic Parade
Michigan City celebrates our freedom and independence with the traditional march down Franklin St. Residents line the street to cheer on local and regional organizations, businesses, church groups, youth groups, school organizations, and anyone who wants to show their community spirit and national pride. Come celebrate in style with this year’s theme…UNITED WE STAND! For more information, visit the Special Events page at emichigancity.com.
Find out more »Michigan City Fireworks Spectacular
The sky over Washington Park lights up in grand fashion as we celebrate our freedom and independence with our annual Fireworks Spectacular! Boats fill the water and people pack the beach and Washington Park to witness summer’s greatest celebration. For more information, visit the Special Events page at emichigancity.com.
Find out more »September 2022
Michigan City Oktoberfest
One of Michigan City’s most well-known and long standing traditions is back! Celebrating Labor Day Weekend with the event that is the single most requested event by Michigan City residents. Oktoberfest will feature multiple live music stages, local and regional food vendors, as well as art, craft and merchandise vendors from all over. This day/night festival closes out summer with style…Oktoberfest is back!! For more information, visit the Special Events page at emichigancity.com.
Find out more »December 2022
Michigan City Festival of Lights
Complimenting the AMAZING Festival of Lights by the Michigan City Parks & Recreation Department in Washington Park which is free to the public, the celebration will begin with the Festival of Lights Parade through the Uptown Arts District along Franklin St. Immediately following the parade, the lighting of the City’s Official Christmas Tree will take place in front of the Michigan City Public Library. The celebration continues at the Senior Center in Washington Park, where guests can tour the beautiful…
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