Cue the sparklers! Michigan cities are gearing up to celebrate America’s birthday. 

Fly the flag, fire up the grill and plan a spot to watch fireworks on the Fourth of July with this guide, highlighting special events across the state that are considered some of the best.  

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Battle Creek's Independence Day celebrations will begin Thursday and end Monday, featuring several family-friendly activities, including a balloon festival and four days of airshows.

Accompanying the airshow is two nights of firework displays, which start at 10:30 p.m Saturday and Monday at Kellogg Airport. The airport is located at 15551 S Airport Rd, Battle Creek, MI.  

The fireworks display will each be over 15 minutes long, one of the largest in the state of Michigan, according to the event description.

Ending a weekend-long celebration, the firework display starts at 10:30 p.m. Monday over Lake Charlevoix.  

Boyne City's Fourth of July festival was nationally recognized as one of the top 10 Independence Day celebrations in the country.

Enjoy a musical fountain show at 10 p.m. Monday at the Waterfront Stadium in Grand Haven. Fireworks will follow at the Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium located at 1 N .Harbor Dr, Grand Haven, according to the city's website.

The city's fireworks show will start at approximately 10 p.m. Monday in Adado-Riverfront Park. Bring your lawn chairs or blanket to the viewing. The park is located at 201 E. Shiawassee St., Lansing.  

The fireworks show will come after a Fourth of July parade around the capital loop and a patriotic music performance, according to the event description.

Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival provides a firework display Monday. The event starts at 10:15 p.m., shooting over Lake Michigan, perfect for numerous vantage points along the shoreline.  

According to the event description, the festival has been held every year since 1874. 

A firework shows is offered at 10:10 p.m. Saturday at Kensington Metropark Nature Center. A Metroparks pass (daily or annual) is required to enter the park. 

Fireworks can be viewed at dusk Sunday at Sterling State Park in Monroe. The park is located at 2800 State Park Road, Monroe. 

Watch fireworks starting at approximately 9:30 p.m. in Port Austin. Fireworks in Port Austin will discharge from the breakwater above the State Harbor.  

Watch the fireworks display dusk on Monday at the downtown waterfront in Sault Ste. Marie, along with an Independence Day parade that will begin at 7 p.m.