River Raisin Independence Festival

Join your friends and neighbors at The River Raisin Independence Festival which is Monroe County's Official Celebration of our Nation's birthday.

This FREE family event takes place on July 3 at the magnificent Wm. C. Sterling State Park. It provides safe, outdoor family fun and experiences on Lake Erie.

The day kicks off with a Freedom Walk and Independence 5k Run at 8:00 am!

Noon - 11:00 pm there will be LIVE music with WMAC's Walt McNeil, Concessions by Mathewson's Concessions, hiking, biking, picnics, swimming, camping and more. The Fireworks begin at dusk...but no need to wait...there is room for everyone and lots of fun and relaxation in the sun to be enjoyed by all.

Wm. C. Sterling State Park is located at N. Dixie Hwy, Monroe Michigan (I-75 to Dixie Hwy, Exit 15, East 1 mile). For more information please visit their website.