It is tradition to spend Independence Day in Sleeping Bear Dunes, MI by camping, cooking out over a fire, and enjoying all of the spectacles that nature has to offer, from the lakeshore to the stars at night. However, for guests who wish to experience both that and a more traditional style Fourth of July celebration, they can take a short trip to Glen Arbor, a small town located adjacent to the dunes. In Glen Arbor the celebrations begin with a flag raising ceremony in the morning, accompanied by patriotic music and keynote presentations from locals. After that, typically around midday, is the Independence Day parade filled with floats, performers, food, music, and fun.

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