Ishpeming, Michigan – July 4, 2017 -The 4th of July parade in Ishpeming started at 10:30 AM and moved south on Third to Hematite Drive, West on Hematite Drive to Main Street, South on Main Street to Division Street, East on Division Street to Seventh Street. For 38 years, the Ishpeming 4th of July Committee has organized this event. The 2017 focus was local law enforcement and public safety.
The 4th of July picnic started immediately after the parade and will run until 8 p.m. The fireworks in Al Quaal Park begin at dusk.
The bands included the Ishpeming High School Band, Negaunee City Band, Superior Bagpipes, and Blue Notes Drum and Bugle Corps. Among the others participating in the Parade:
- Vietnam Veterans Color Guard
- VFW Commander
- Ishpeming High School Classes of 1957, 1967, 1987 and 2007
- Dan Willey – Grand Marshal
- National Guard 107th Engineer Battalion
- American Legion Post 114
- Ishpeming City Fire Department
- Ishpeming Township Fire Department
- Richmond Township Fire Department
- The Red Cross
- The Salvation Army
- Bay Cliff Health Camp
- Pioneer Kiwanis
- Michigan Nurses Association
- United Steel Workers Union
- Northern Michigan University Pep Band
- 4th Degree Knights of Columbus
- Negaunee Irontown Association Pioneer Princess
- Miss Upper Peninsula
- Miss Independence
- South Shore Fishing Association
- AMVETS Post 112
- Greater Ishpeming-Negaunee Chamber of Commerce
- Marquette Area Blues Society
- Marquette Kart Club
- And many more
Before Ishpeming Parade: Practice, Practice, Practice.
Beautiful American Flag on a beautiful day 70 degrees, low humidity, mostly clear skies.
They swore to Great Lakes Radio photographer that they were not texting each other.
Entrepreneurs on the 4th of July
Everybody stood and clapped as veterans passed by.
Korean war vets honored
Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 4573
The parade judges judging every entry as they march by
City of Ishpeming Firetruck and team
Ishpeming Hematites Cross Country U.P. State Champs
Ishpeming High School Class of 1957 60th Reunion
Ishpeming Class of 1987
Fireman in protective gear for entire parade route
Ishpeming All Stars Baseball
Superior Pipes & Drums
Superior Pipes & Drums
4th Degree Knights of Columbus
Negaunee City Band
United Steel Workers Empire Local 4950 and Tilden Local 4974
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Great Lakes Radio Station Vehicles
Walt and Mike Wave To Crowd from Sunny Van
Bill Tibor Driving The WRUP 98.3 Van
Adam Carpenter's Outdoor Show Represents WFXD 103.3
Ryan Ranguette of Fox Sports Marquette Drives Marquette Redmen Car
These Police need a better budget. This car is Fred Flintstone Powered by Feet Alone
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Marquette Blues Festival Coming Labor Day 2017
Many Classic Cars in the Ishpeming 4th of July Parade
South Shore Fishing Association
Pioneer Princess Waves To Crowd
Takes a Lot of Dedication to Lift Weighs & Spin on A Bar in on the Back of A Moving Trailer
Miss Superior & Miss Upper Peninsula
The Cat in the Hat Captivates Kids
Blue Notes Drum & Bugle Corps
Parade Ends with Blue Notes Drum & Bugle Corps
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