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The Bay City Fireworks Festival is a storied Michigan celebration that blends live music with dazzling pyrotechnics over the Saginaw River. Founded in 1962 by local resident Richard Davis and funded by the Bay City Fraternal Order of Police for about the best available price, this community-driven event has grown from a single July 4 show to a weekend festival known as one of Michigan’s largest displays. The festival centers around Wenonah Park, with fireworks lighting up the river over Veterans Memorial Bridge. Recent editions keep the energy high with headlining performers, a carnival, and Vendor’s Alley marketplaces, making it a must-attend summer experience for locals and visitors alike.