Across the area from Algonac to Lexington
By Barb Pert Templeton
As fireworks light up the night sky this weekend across St. Clair County and beyond in celebration of the Fourth of July learning just how the tradition began is definitely of interest.
Many would be surprised to discover that pyrotechnics can be traced back some 2,000 years to rural China. At that time people would roast hallow bamboo stalks in a fire until they exploded with the air inside creating firecrackers literally referred to as exploding bamboo.
Once gun powder began more prevalent and were added to bamboo the fireworks trend spread to Europe. Soon the well-lit noisemakers were being made a regular part of celebrations and in Rome they highlighted the coronation of Anne Boleyn as Queen of England in 1533.
The city of St. Clair will host their annual fireworks display on Tuesday, July 4 at 9:30 p.m.
Next, as soon as July Fourth became an annual celebration in the U.S. to mark America’s Intendance Day, fireworks were added to the agenda and have remained in place, in many forms, since.
In fact, the first display happened during the Revolutionary War, which some thought was designed to be a morale booster for the soldiers. The celebration also included firing cannons and guns but that part of the festivities stopped in years to come simply due to safety concerns.
Here’s where you can see fireworks light up the night sky this July 4 holiday:
Friday, June 30, 2023
Lexington, Michigan
@ 10:00 pm
Fireworks will light up the coast down by the harbor in Downtown Lexington.
The Village of Lexington will host Independence Day Fireworks on Friday, June 30 at 10 p.m. at Tierney Park.
Tierney Park at 5451 Dallas Street in Lexington, MI
Saturday, July 1, 2023
Port Hope Activity Center (Former Port Hope Community Schools) Portland Ave.
@ Dusk
The free fireworks show will be part of the 37th Annual 4th of July Festival, in the ‘Little Town with the Big Welcome. Three days of fun of everyone including tractor show/pull, 5K, Breakfast, Chicken BBQ & Ice Cream and more to eat. Local Makers Market vendors, quilt show & sale. Entertainment, Historical Society demonstrations, Fireworks, Parade. No Entry Fee.
Algonac Pickerel Tournament
Fireworks on Saturday July 1 @ 10 PM
At the Algonac Riverfront Park
Hosted by the Algonac Lions Club during the 85th Annual Pickerel Tournament
Port Sanilac Harbor
Main Street
Port Sanilac, MI 48469
Independence Day fireworks display over the harbor in Port Sanilac on Lake Huron at dusk.
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
City of St. Clair
Palmer Park – St. Clair Boardwalk
N. Riverside Avenue
9:30 pm
Join the city of St. Clair to celebrate Independence Day with a spectacular fireworks display presented by American Fireworks. The display begins at dusk. If viewing from Palmer Park, alongside our newly renovated boardwalk, parking is available on Riverside Avenue and in the parking lot of St. Clair Riverview Plaza (201 N. Riverside Avenue). Along with several local restaurants open for business, there will also be numerous Vendor concessions.
Port Austin State Harbor
Lake Street
Port Austin, MI Fireworks display from the break wall of the state harbor.
@ Dusk
