QUICK LINKS
JULY 9-12, 2025
Bayview to Mackinac 101st Race
It’s the longest consecutive fresh water race in the world. Sailboats arrive early during the week and set sail for Mackinac Island Saturday Morning around 8am.
Visit Official Website
International Rotary Club Color our World Parade
Wednesday 6:30p
Glennwood to Court St
Music
Thursday Night of Hope
Gates open 6:30
Cade Thompson starts 7:00pm
Caleb & John starts 7:45pm
Jordan Feliz starts 8:45pm
Friday Downtown Gitdown
Gates open at 5:30pm
Northbound 6:00pm
Logan Michael 6:45pm
Hayden Coffman 8:00pm
Spencer Crandall 9:15pm
PHYC
Wednesday: Broken Unplugged-6-9pm
Thursday: Los Gringos 8-midnight
Friday: The Gobies 8-midnight
Saturday: Detroit Police and Fire Pipe and Drums Bagpipers from 8a-12p
Thursday Operation Transformation
Thomason Family Band 5-8:30pm
McMorran Plaza
Thursday: Ty Evenson & Tom Kephart Acoustic Duo 7-10 (Beer Garden)
Friday: Big Pappa and the Machine 7-10pm
Saturday: Cabana Boys 12-3pm (McMorran Beer Garden)
Saturday: Air Margaritaville 7-10pm
Grand River Stage
Thursday: Dave Frendt 5-8pm
Friday: Dave Frendt 1-4pm, BlueSkye 6:30-9:30pm
Quay Street Experience Stage
Wednesday: Killer Vibe 7-10pm
Thursday: Dusk til Dawn 4-7pm and Bandwagon: 7-11pm
Friday: For a Few Dollars More 4-7pm and Meldrum Brothers 7-Midnight
Kid Zone
Bounce Houses
Thursday: 4-9pm
Friday: 1:30-9pm
70ft Ninja Obstacle Course
Two Bounce Houses
Aerial Ropes Course
Thursday: 4-8pm
Friday: 3-7pm
Wonderwolf Entertainment
Thursday: 4-9pm
Friday: 4-9pm
Face Painting
Glitter Tattoos
Foundry
Thursday Only: 4-9pm
Splatter paint t-shirt activity and ceramic sailboat painting
PHPD
Thursday: 4-9pm
Friday: 1:30-9pm
Gaming Trailer
Paw Patrol Bounce House
PH Parks and Rec
Thursday: 4-9pm
Friday: 4-7pm
Activities to be announced.
Drawn to the Water Sidewalk Chalk
Thursday: 4-9pm
Friday: 1:30-9pm
Lil’ Skippers Boat Races - McMorran Fountain
Thursday: 4-9pm
Friday: 1:30-9pm
Paul Mitchell the School Great Lakes
Friday: 1:30-4:30pm
Glitter gel & braids
Plaza Yard Games
Cornhole
Giant Jenga
Connect 4
QB54
Operation Transformation Family Night
Thursday from 5-9p on NE Corner of 10th St. Bridge
Petting Zoo, New rock climbing wall, Bounce houses, Hair braiding, Games, crafts, prizes, giveaways & more!
Kaos Wrestling Organization is having a free pro wrestling show starting at 5
Live Music from the Thomason Family band 5-8:30
Blue Water Street Fair
Location: Huron Ave. between McMorran and Quay St.
Thurs: 4-9pm
Fri: 12-9pm
Sat: 11am-5pm
Food Trucks
Locations: McMorran Blvd., Grand River Ave. next to Sperry’s and West Quay Lot next to the Zeeb
Thurs: 4-10pm
Fri: 11-10pm
Sat: 11-6pm
Hot Dog Eating Contest
The Blue Water Feast: Hot Dog Eating Contest by Country Style Market Place
Starts at 5:30 on Friday
Whoever can eat the most hotdogs in 10 mins gets a gift card!
Mannequins Making a Difference
Thursday and Friday 5:30-10
Military St. Bridge
Moses Roses Drone Show
10pm Thursday Desmond Landing
Blue Water Area Transit
Free shuttles from Desmond Landing to the transit center Thursday and Friday 4pm-Midnight. Free golf cart shuttles from outer parking lots by Lion’s Club (Thursday) & BWROC (Friday). View Maps
Saturday Morning Launch Parties
PHYC
Wrigley Center Upper Deck
Huron Light Ship
Freighters
Cityfloats
Andy's Bar
Jeepin’ It Summer Beach Party
In collaboration with Blue Water Jeep Club
Displaying Jeeps from 2-10pm with Jeep-themed games
Food trucks & street vendors
Cabana Boys Plaza Beer Garden 12-3pm
Air Margaritaville 7-10pm
Limbo Contest 6:30pm (winner gets gift card!)
Tropical-themed drinks at Casey’s on the Plaza
Bring your lawn chairs and Parrothead gear



















