July 4th weekend full of activities in Branch County communities

Rosalie Currier, The Daily Reporter
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Independence Day celebrations are a big deal in Branch County communities. Many towns and lake communities offer opportunities to gather and celebrate this weekend.

July 2

  • Coldwater Lake Association will serve a pancake breakfast 8-11 a.m. at the association building. Fireworks are launched from barges at dusk.

  • North Chain of Lakes Association will host a boat parade at 11 a.m.  Rain date is Sunday.

  • Palmer Lake Floatilla is 6 p.m. "Broadway Musicals" is the theme. Colon fireworks are at dusk.

  • Gilead Lake, Bronson, fireworks are at dusk.

July 3

  • Quincy — Marble Lake fireworks at dusk.

  • Union City — 2 p.m. golf cart and pet parade downtown. At 6:30 p.m., Grammy nominated musician, Mark Bishop, will be in concert at the amphitheater — a free community concert. Field games for youth are 7 p.m. at the high school followed by fireworks at dusk. 

July 4

  • Quincy — 11 a.m. parade downtown. The Quincy Historical Museum opens 10 a.m. and Friends of Quincy Library will hold a fundraiser selling full pies at $10 each at the museum.

  • Coldwater — Fireworks, dusk, Heritage Park.

Weekend July 4th celebrations in Branch County include several opportunities to experience fireworks.
Weekend July 4th celebrations in Branch County include several opportunities to experience fireworks.
Fireworks displays are within driving distance Saturday-Monday.
Fireworks displays are within driving distance Saturday-Monday.
Fireworks will light up the night in local communities all weekend.
Fireworks will light up the night in local communities all weekend.

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